Estimating Expenses
First Year Expenses
Understanding the cost of attendance at Georgia Southern is an important part of preparing to study and live in Statesboro. Being able to estimate your first year expenses can help you prepare financial documentation for your visa application, and determine how to budget for your time here. Of course, the variety of options you choose can change your cost of study, but the chart below is helpful for understanding the average cost based on what the Office of International Programs & Services recommends for first year undergraduate students.
(Note: Exchange student costs will deviate from what is listed here. Please visit the Exchange Student Information page to understand your cost of study.)
Estimated Undergraduate First Year Expenses
| Fall 2016 & Spring 2017 | ||
| Fall | Spring | |
| Tuition (# of hours may vary) | 12-15 | 12-15 |
| Out of State Resident ($614.80/credit hour) | $7,377.60 – $9,222.00 | $7,377.60 – $9,222.00 |
| Mandatory Fees | $1,046.00 | $1,046.00 |
| Other Class Fees (varies by term, estimate) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies (estimate) | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| SOAR Fee (orientation, one time) | $110.00 | |
| On-Campus Housing (varies by dormitory) | $2,120 – $3,895 | $2,120 – $3,895 |
| Housing Application and Deposit (one-time) | $350.00 | |
| Residence Hall Activity Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance | $870.00 | $1,206.00 |
| Dining Plan (unlimited meals) | $1,725 – $1,875 | $1,725 – $1,875 |
For further assistance with estimating your expenses, please contact Ms. Tanya Brakhage, Immigration Specialist via email or phone (+1-912-478-7435).
Last updated: 1/18/2019