The University of Georgia recently released their 2017 report to donors which breaks down the costs to run the institution.
The 2017 President’s Annual Report says that it cost almost $1.7 billion to run UGA. The biggest chunk, about $522 million, or 31%, came from the student tuition and fees. The next largest percentage, 26% or $436 million came from the State of Georgia. And 19% of UGA’s funds revenue came from gifts, grants and research contracts.
In contrast, the University spent 25% or $418 million dollars on research. The next largest chunk of expenditures was on instruction, costing $328 million dollars or 19%. And 10% or $167 million was allotted to scholarships and fellowships.
View the full break-down of UGA's costs here.