Find your semester to view tuition rates, then determine fees from the following types: mandatory, new student, course and miscellaneous fees.

Use the tuition and financial aid calculators for cost planning. Alternatively, financial aid eligibility is determined from cost of attendance estimates.

Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024

Fall 2023 through Summer 2024 tuition rates are in addition to mandatory fees and course fees where applicable. Undergraduate students taking 100% online or a combination of online and on-campus courses are charged at the 15-credit hour cap if enrolled in 15 or more credit hours in a semester or on a per credit basis if registered for fewer credits.

    Tuition

      In-state tuition

      In-state tuition is the rate paid by students who meet residency status requirements. Additional information is available at USG Tuition and Fees.

      New and Existing StudentsCost
      Per credit hour, up to 14 hours$133.93
      Flat rate tuition 15 credits and over$2,009

      Out-of-state tuition

      Out-of-state tuition is the rate paid by students who do not meet residency status requirements. Additional information is available at USG Tuition and Fees.

      New and Existing StudentsCost
      Per credit hour, up to 14 hours$500
      Flat rate tuition 15 credits and over$7,500

      eCore tuition

      eCore tuition is $159 per credit hour (in-state and out-of-state residency does not apply). This is a separate tuition rate exclusively for eCore hours.

      Georgia Film Academy tuition

      Georgia Film Academy (GFA) tuition is $125 per credit irrespective of residency. This is a tuition rate exclusively for GFA courses. No mandatory fees are charged if students are enrolled in GFA courses only.

      Fees: mandatory, new student, course, miscellaneous

        Mandatory fees

        Mandatory fees provide crucial funding for GGC’s day-to-day operations. These funds support not only on-campus facilities and student activities, but also the facilities and resources that support faculty and staff who contribute to online instruction. Whether students attend GGC in-person or online, faculty, staff and GGC operations provide services, technology infrastructure and course instruction that promote student success and the goals identified in GGC’s innovative model, mission and operating principles.

        Students taking in-person or 100% online courses at GGC are required to pay all mandatory fees. Exceptions include students who are enrolled only in Georgia Film Academy courses. Students may be eligible for fee waivers per USG policies:

        Name of FeeCost
        Activity fee$55, 6 or more credit hours 
        $25, 1-5 credit hours
        Athletic fee$180, 6 or more credit hours 
        $90, 1-5 credit hours
        Campus infrastructure and improvement fee$58, 6 or more credit hours 
        $30, 1-5 credit hours
        Health fee$40
        Health and wellness fee$50, 6 or more credit hours 
        $25, 1-5 credit hours
        International studies fee$7
        Parking fee$77, 6 or more credit hours 
        $40, 1-5 credit hours
        Student Center fee$115, 6 or more credit hours 
        $60, 1-5 credit hours
        Technology fee$40

        New student fees

        New student fees must be paid by all new students.

        Name of FeeCost
        New student ID$10
        New student orientation fee$90 (includes non-refundable $15 deposit)

        Course fees

        Name of FeeCost
        Educational field experience fee$20
        Liability insurance fee (internships)$20
        Nursing lab fee$250
        Nursing program fee$395
        Performing art fee$10
        Physical education golf class fee$55
        Science lab fee$75
        Student teacher education fee$100

        Miscellaneous fees

        Name of Fee or FineCost
        Application fee$30
        Graduation fee$50
        Graduation fee (late)$50
        ID Replacement$15
        Late payment fee / late registration fee$50
        Non-sufficient funds (NSF)$30 or 5% of payment
        Nursing acceptance fee$125
        Nursing ID card replacement fee$10
        Transcript feeRefer to and request official transcripts

        Mandatory fee descriptions

          Activity fee description

          Student activity fees are used by Student Affairs or registered student organizations to provide recreational, entertainment, educational, or culturally enriching programs or services which do not solely support academic programs. This includes student and professional staff members in Student Life. Programs, services, and staff positions must directly benefit or serve the GGC student body, and events and services must be free and open to all GGC students. This does not include ordinary or operational expenses of denominational or sectarian religious activities, partisan political activities, social fraternities and sororities, nor charitable causes or contributions. Student activity fees cannot be used for the direct benefit of faculty, staff or community members, or for fundraisers, benefits or registered student organization members-only field trips or events.

          Athletic fee description

          The athletic fee supports the operation of intercollegiate athletics, including facilities, operations and the issuance of a bond package.

          Campus infrastructure and improvement fee description

          The campus infrastructure and improvement fee will be utilized to help maintain and improve GGC’s campus infrastructure.

          Health fee description

          The health fee is used to offset costs associated with the physical and emotional health needs of students, including basic first aid, health-related education, counseling and disability services.

          Health and wellness fee description

          The health and wellness fee is used to support the bond repayment of the Wellness and Recreation Center. Additionally, the fee supports procurement, staffing, maintenance, programming, facilities and equipment purchases related to the Wellness and Recreation Center. The health and wellness fee is used by Student Affairs to support student programming initiatives, including, but not limited to, wellness, recreation and Outdoor Adventures (e.g., hiking, sailing, skiing, eco tours and rafting trips) open to all students.

          International studies fee description

          The international education fee is used to enhance students' global engagement experience and increase the number of students participating in education abroad programs by offering grants to encourage participation. The fee also helps to offset the costs of globalizing the campus and the curriculum.

          Parking fee description

          The parking fee provides funding for the parking deck, residential surface parking, future parking decks and maintenance of all parking. Permits may be picked up at the Public Safety Parking office. Payment of this mandatory fee provides all students with a parking permit and allows access to the appropriately designated parking lots as well as the parking deck. These permits are valid in designated student spaces on a first come/first served basis.

          Student Center fee description

          The Student Center fee is used by Student Affairs to support bond repayment of the GGC Student Center. The Student Center fee will also be used for operational costs associated with the building that benefit and serve GGC students. These costs include necessary equipment and furniture, replacement of equipment and furniture, professional and student staff support, and other Student Center services.

          Technology fee description

          Technology fee revenues will be used primarily for the direct benefit of students to assist them in meeting their educational objectives. Access to technology is important to the collegiate academic experience, including productivity tools, specific software packages, databases, specialized computers and printers, infrastructure, etc.

          Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025

          Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 tuition rates are in addition to mandatory fees and course fees where applicable. Undergraduate students taking 100% online or a combination of online and on-campus courses are charged at the 15-credit hour cap if enrolled in 15 or more credit hours in a semester or on a per credit basis if registered for fewer credits.

            Tuition

              In-state tuition

              In-state tuition is the rate paid by students who meet residency status requirements. Additional information is available at USG Tuition and Fees.

              New and Existing StudentsCost
              Per credit hour, up to 14 hours$137
              Flat rate tuition 15 credits and over$2,055

              Out-of-state tuition

              Out-of-state tuition is the rate paid by students who do not meet residency status requirements. Additional information is available at USG Tuition and Fees.

              New and Existing StudentsCost
              Per credit hour, up to 14 hours$525
              Flat rate tuition 15 credits and over$7,875

              Out-of-country tuition

              Out-of-country tuition is the rate paid by students who do not meet residency status requirements. Additional information is available at USG Tuition and Fees.

              New and Existing StudentsCost
              Per credit hour, up to 14 hours$535
              Flat rate tuition 15 credits and over$8,025

              eCore tuition

              eCore tuition is $159 per credit hour (in-state and out-of-state residency does not apply). This is a separate tuition rate exclusively for eCore hours.

              Georgia Film Academy tuition

              Georgia Film Academy (GFA) tuition is $128 per credit irrespective of residency. This is a tuition rate exclusively for GFA courses. No mandatory fees are charged if students are enrolled in GFA courses only.

              Fees: mandatory, new student, course, miscellaneous

                Mandatory fees

                Mandatory fees provide crucial funding for GGC’s day-to-day operations. These funds support not only on-campus facilities and student activities, but also the facilities and resources that support faculty and staff who contribute to online instruction. Whether students attend GGC in-person or online, faculty, staff and GGC operations provide services, technology infrastructure and course instruction that promote student success and the goals identified in GGC’s innovative model, mission and operating principles.

                Students taking in-person and online courses at GGC are required to pay all mandatory fees. Exceptions include students who are enrolled only in Georgia Film Academy courses.

                Online Courses Only

                Name of FeeCost
                Online learning fee for students taking online courses only$622, 6 or more credit hours       
                $353, 1-5 credit hours

                In-person Only or Both In-person and Online Courses

                Name of FeeCost
                Activity fee$55, 6 or more credit hours       
                $25, 1-5 credit hours
                Athletic fee$207, 6 or more credit hours       
                $104, 1-5 credit hours
                Campus infrastructure and improvement fee$58, 6 or more credit hours       
                $30, 1-5 credit hours
                Health fee$40
                Health and wellness fee$50, 6 or more credit hours       
                $25, 1-5 credit hours
                Parking fee$57, 6 or more credit hours       
                $29, 1-5 credit hours
                Student Center fee$115, 6 or more credit hours       
                $60, 1-5 credit hours
                Technology fee$40

                New student fees

                New student fees must be paid by all new students.

                Name of FeeCost
                New student ID$10
                New student orientation fee$90 (includes non-refundable $15 deposit)

                Course fees

                Name of FeeCost
                Educational field experience fee$20
                Liability insurance fee (internships)$20
                Nursing lab fee$250
                Nursing program fee$395
                Performing art fee$10
                Physical education golf class fee$55
                Science lab fee$75
                Student teacher education fee$100

                Miscellaneous fees

                Name of Fee or FineCost
                Application fee$30
                Graduation fee$50
                Graduation fee (late)$50
                ID Replacement$15
                Late payment fee / late registration fee$50
                Non-sufficient funds (NSF)$30 or 5% of payment
                Nursing acceptance fee$125
                Nursing ID card replacement fee$10
                Transcript feeRefer to and request official transcripts

                Mandatory fee descriptions

                  Activity fee description

                  Student activity fees are used by Student Affairs or registered student organizations to provide recreational, entertainment, educational, or culturally enriching programs or services which do not solely support academic programs. This includes student and professional staff members in Student Life. Programs, services, and staff positions must directly benefit or serve the GGC student body, and events and services must be free and open to all GGC students. This does not include ordinary or operational expenses of denominational or sectarian religious activities, partisan political activities, social fraternities and sororities, nor charitable causes or contributions. Student activity fees cannot be used for the direct benefit of faculty, staff or community members, or for fundraisers, benefits or registered student organization members-only field trips or events.

                  Athletic fee description

                  The athletic fee supports the operation of intercollegiate athletics, including facilities, operations and the issuance of a bond package.

                  Campus infrastructure and improvement fee description

                  The campus infrastructure and improvement fee will be utilized to help maintain and improve GGC’s campus infrastructure.

                  Health fee description

                  The health fee is used to offset costs associated with the physical and emotional health needs of students, including basic first aid, health-related education, counseling and disability services.

                  Health and wellness fee description

                  The health and wellness fee is used to support the bond repayment of the Wellness and Recreation Center. Additionally, the fee supports procurement, staffing, maintenance, programming, facilities and equipment purchases related to the Wellness and Recreation Center. The health and wellness fee is used by Student Affairs to support student programming initiatives, including, but not limited to, wellness, recreation and Outdoor Adventures (e.g., hiking, sailing, skiing, eco tours and rafting trips) open to all students.

                  Online learning fee description

                  An online learning fee is assessed to all online courses to support delivery of distance education courses.

                  Parking fee description

                  The parking fee provides funding for the parking deck, residential surface parking, future parking decks and maintenance of all parking. Permits may be picked up at the Public Safety Parking office. Payment of this mandatory fee provides all students with a parking permit and allows access to the appropriately designated parking lots as well as the parking deck. These permits are valid in designated student spaces on a first come/first served basis.

                  Student Center fee description

                  The Student Center fee is used by Student Affairs to support bond repayment of the GGC Student Center. The Student Center fee will also be used for operational costs associated with the building that benefit and serve GGC students. These costs include necessary equipment and furniture, replacement of equipment and furniture, professional and student staff support, and other Student Center services.

                  Technology fee description

                  Technology fee revenues will be used primarily for the direct benefit of students to assist them in meeting their educational objectives. Access to technology is important to the collegiate academic experience, including productivity tools, specific software packages, databases, specialized computers and printers, infrastructure, etc.

                  Georgia Gwinnett College and the University System of Georgia reserve the right to change any of their policies, rules, regulations and fees without prior notice to the public.

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