TUITION AND FEES

FINANCIAL INFORMATION TUITION AND FEES

Please understand that, although Georgia Central University strives to keep tuition and fees as low as possible, the cost of tuition covers only a portion of the student's education. Fees and tuition may vary depending on the visa status and degree program of the student. Please check this Fee Schedule carefully to determine which fees you will be responsible for.

GENERAL FEES (Bachelor's & Master's)        Read More

Approved by the Board of Trustees 05/13/2017

Application Fee $100.00
Enrollment Fee $100-$300*
Online Learning Enrollment Fee $200-$600*
Late Registration Fee $100.00
One-time Orientation Fee $100.00
Graduation Fee $300.00
TUITION        Read More
Undergraduate Level (per credit hour) - AACS & AAMA $250.00
Undergraduate Level (per credit hour) - BACE & BATS $270.00
Undergraduate Level (per credit hour) - BAMA, BABA, BACS, & BAM $300.00
Certificate in Computer Science: Networking (per credit hour) $200.00
Certificate and Continuing Education (per credit hour) $100.00
MA and MDiv of SD (per credit hour) $300.00
MAM (per credit hour) $400.00
MBA (per credit hour) $490.00
DMIN (per credit hour) $450.00
DMA (per credit hour) $550.00
ESOL (per term, excluding Summer) $1,500.00
ESOL Summer Term (per Session) $1,600.00
Course Audit Fee (per course)th> $250 (B); $350(M)
Tuition Installment Fee (2 payment plan) $60.00
Tuition Installment Fee (3 payment plan) $100.00
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES       Read More
SEVIS J-1/I-20 Application/Reproduction Fee $100.00
SEVIS I-901 Fee $350.00
USCIS I-765 Application Fee $410.00
USCIS I-765 Filing & Processing Fee $500.00
International Student Fee $500.00
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC FEES       Read More
Music Facility Fee for School of Music Students $200.00
Registration Fee for Summer or special sessions $50.00
Technology Fee for Summer or special sessions $50.00
Martial Art Facility Fee $1000.00
OTHER FEES       Read More
Thesis Advisement Fee Master Level $600.00
Thesis Continuance Fee $300.00**
Official Transcript /Document Fee (per request) $5.00 / $20.00 express / $30 express mailing (US)
Apostille Fee (per document) $20.00
Student ID Reproduction Fee $10.00
Insufficient Fund Charge $50.00 (per case>
Late Payment Interest Surcharge 18% Annually
Credit Card Convenience Charge 2.5% of total amount (per case)
DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS (DMA) DEGREE FEES Read More
Application Fee $100.00
Admission Fee $1,000.00
New Student Orientation Fee (one time) $100.00
International Student Fee (only for J-1 or F-1 student) $500.00
Enrollment Fee ($500 x 6 semesters) $3,000.00
Tuition (per credit) $550.00
Music Facility Fee (per semester) $500.00
Comprehensive Exam Fee $2,000.00
Proposal Guidance Fee $600.00
Dissertation (9 credits) $4,950.00
Dissertation Advisement Fee $1,500.00
Solo Recital Fee ($750x 3 times) $2,250.00
Continuation Fee (per semester until graduation) $500/$1,200 for J-1 or F-1
Graduation Fee (including Dissertation Binding Fee) $1,500.00
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (DMIN) DEGREE FEES       Read More
Application fee $100.00
Admission Fee $500.00
New Student Orientation Fee $100.00
Enrollment Fee ($400.00 per semester) $1,600.00
Tuition $4,050.00 x 3 semesters (OR)
$450.00 per credit (total 27 credits)

$12,150.00
Proposal Guidance Fee $400.00
Dissertation Tuition Fee (9 units; 1 semester) $3,510.00
Dissertation Advisement Fee $1,000.00
Continuance Fee (per semester after initial 4 semesters) $500.00 / $1,200.00 for J- or 1F-1 students
Graduation Fee (includes Dissertation Binding Fee; 10 copies) $1,200.00
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY       
International Student Fee $500.00
SEVIS J-1/I-20 Application/Reproduction Fee $100.00
SEVIS I-901 Fee $180.00
USCIS I-765 Application Fee $410.00
USCIS I-765 Filing & Processing Fee $500.00
DMIN TOTAL (minimum; does not including Continuance Fees) $18,580.00
DMIN J-1/F-1 TOTAL (minimum; does not include Continuance Fees) $19,080.00
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) DEGREE FEES       Read More
Application fee $100.00
Admission Fee $1,000.00
New Student Orientation Fee $100.00
Enrollment Fee ($500.00 x 6 semesters) $3,000.00
Tuition ($4950.00 x 5 semesters; $550.00 per credit; total 48 credits) $26,400.00
Proposal Guidance Fee $600.00
Dissertation Tuition Fee $6,600.00 (12 units)
Dissertation Advisement Fee $1,000.00
Continuance Fee (per semester after initial 4 semesters) $500.00 / $1200.00 for j-1/F-1 students
Graduation Fee (includes Dissertation Binding Fee; 10 copies) $1,500.00
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY       
International Student Fee $500.00
SEVIS J-1/I-20 Application/Reproduction Fee $100.00
SEVIS I-901 Fee $180.00
USCIS I-765 Application Fee $410.00
USCIS I-765 Filing & Processing Fee $500.00
PHD TOTAL (minimum; not including Continuance Fees) $40,300.00
PHD F-1 TOTAL (minimum; not including Continuance Fees) $40,800.00

* Enrollment fee includes registration fee, technology fee, student activity fee, & institutional fee.

$100/course; $300/3 or more courses - campus based (Bachelor's & Master's level)
$200/course; $600/3 or more courses - online based (Bachelor's & Master's level)

** International students are required to register full-time base until graduation

All tuition and fees listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Trustees of Georgia Central University. Fees may be changed without prior notification, although as much advance notice as possible shall be given and published. All registration and tuition fees are due and payable at the time of registration. We encourage all students to pay all fees in full at registration