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University of Georgia

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UGA enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$11,246
Total Cost of Attendance	$27,993

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$8,085	$32,340
$30-48k	$8,686	$34,744
$48-75k	$13,096	$52,384
$75-110k	$16,942	$67,768
$110k+	$18,079	$72,316

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Georgia

17.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$18,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Georgia Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$68,726

Median Earnings (10yr)

$18,500

Median Debt

3.7x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Georgia — 3.7x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Georgia True Cost by Family Income

17% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating UGA enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$8,085	$32,340
$30-48k	$8,686	$34,744
$48-75k	$13,096	$52,384
$75-110k	$16,942	$67,768
$110k+	$18,079	$72,316

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$11,246
Total Cost of Attendance	$27,993

Financial Aid & Student Debt

17.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$18,500

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$57,565

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

University of Georgia Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Georgia actually cost per year?

University of Georgia's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $27,993/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $12,978/yr, a 54% discount off sticker price.

Does University of Georgia offer good financial aid?

17% of University of Georgia students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Georgia also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Georgia requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at University of Georgia?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $8,085/yr at University of Georgia after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $18,079/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is University of Georgia worth the cost?

University of Georgia graduates earn a median of $68,726 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $111,972 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.