VSU's tuition & fees has increased from $16,459 (2014) to $17,062 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 3.66% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $17,364 (year 2014) to $18,106 (year 2024).

VSU's tuition increase rate is higher than the Georgia's average increase rate of -8.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 9.44% from 2014 ($30,547).

For the current academic year 2023-2024, VSU's COA is $33,430, which is increased by 1.65% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to VSU's COA over the past 10 years.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 3.66% for the last 10 years , and the 2024 tuition & fees are $17,062. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Valdosta State University over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$6,142$16,459$6,312$17,364-
2015-16$6,297$16,871$6,490$17,8662.50%
2016-17$6,297$16,871$6,490$17,866
2017-18$6,410$17,196$6,628$18,2921.93%
2018-19$6,410$17,196$6,628$18,292
2019-20$6,583$17,638$6,784$18,6822.57%
2020-21$6,583$17,638$6,784$18,682
2021-22$6,583$17,638$6,784$18,682
2022-23$6,007$17,062$6,208$18,106-3.27%
2023-24$6,007$17,062$6,208$18,106
Valdosta State University Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has not changed since 2014.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,200-
2015-16$1,200
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,200
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,200
2021-22$1,200
2022-23$1,200
2023-24$1,200

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 7.50% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 11.02% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Valdosta State University.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$12,888$14,294-
2015-16$12,930$14,2760.33%
2016-17$12,906$14,252-0.19%
2017-18$13,684$14,3826.03%
2018-19$13,710$14,0800.19%
2019-20$12,962$13,640-5.46%
2020-21$13,330$13,7422.84%
2021-22$14,012$14,9125.12%
2022-23$14,624$15,4324.37%
2023-24$15,168$16,8823.72%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2024 tuition and increase rate from last year between Valdosta State University and similar schools.

20242023Increase Rate
Valdosta State University$17,062
($6,007)
$17,062
($6,007)
-
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus$32,876
($11,764)
$32,876
($11,764)
-
Kennesaw State University$17,040
($5,786)
$17,040
($5,786)
-
University of Georgia$30,220
($11,180)
$30,220
($11,180)
-
Georgia State University$23,709
($8,478)
$23,709
($8,478)
-
Georgia Southern University$16,959
($5,905)
$16,959
($5,905)
-

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