Overview
- USG’s Board of Regents, which voted Tuesday, approved tuition increases across all 25 public colleges for the 2026–27 year set at 1% for in‑state undergraduates and 3% for out‑of‑state and international students.
- Regents also changed mandatory fees at 13 campuses, with Kennesaw State and Georgia Southern expecting lower costs for students who attend classes in person.
- USG estimates the average in‑state tuition will move from $5,924 to $5,983, while the out‑of‑state average will rise from $16,740 to $17,242.
- Some Georgia residents voiced concern that even a small hike could strain family budgets and discourage out‑of‑state and international students from enrolling.
- USG cites tighter state support, noting the instructional share has dropped to about 57% since the Great Recession, and the FY2027 budget pending the governor would cut enrollment‑based funding by $34.2 million as senators plan a study to update the funding formula.