Clark Atlanta 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,012

Cost of attendance at Clark Atlanta University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,012

Cost of attendance at Clark Atlanta University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Clark Atlanta University was $29,739. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Clark Atlanta

Clark Atlanta net price calculator

$29,739

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average	$12,251
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Clark Atlanta for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$29,739	$639 (2%)	$31,709	$32,808	$36,065	$38,330	$38,413
2021	$29,100	$1,169 (4%)	$33,219	$34,229	$36,906	$39,081	$39,194
2020	$27,931	$788 (3%)	$32,199	$33,305	$36,438	$37,905	$38,154
2019	$27,143	$334 (1%)	$31,511	$32,094	$34,190	$35,905	$36,750
2018	$26,809	$916 (3%)	$31,736	$32,373	$34,451	$36,810	$37,460
2017	$27,725	$364 (1%)	$31,149	$32,059	$35,297	$36,972	$36,862
2016	$28,089	$2,713 (11%)	$31,558	$32,861	$35,495	$37,016	$37,061
2015	$25,376	$20	$30,500	$31,820	$34,394	$35,452	$35,471
2014	$25,356	--	$29,006	$30,977	$33,296	$34,079	$34,201

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Clark Atlanta University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$39,446	$1,033 (3%)	$24,012	$13,534	$1,900
2021	$38,413	$781 (2%)	$21,695	$14,818	$1,900
2020	$39,194	$1,040 (3%)	$23,144	$14,550	$1,500
2019	$38,154	$772 (2%)	$22,186	$14,468	$1,500
2018	$37,382	$379 (1%)	$21,892	$13,990	$1,500
2017	$37,761	$773 (2%)	$22,396	-	$1,500
2016	$36,988	$73	$21,945	-	$1,500
2015	$37,061	$1,590 (4%)	$21,334	-	$2,000
2014	$35,471	$1,270 (4%)	$21,100	-	$2,000
2013	$34,201	--	$19,830	-	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Clark Atlanta provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,162 dormitories available to its students at $5,874 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Clark Atlanta is $653 per month.
Does Clark Atlanta provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Clark Atlanta for one academic year is $4,348, which works out to $483 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Clark Atlanta estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,900.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Clark Atlanta estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,312

If living off-campus, with family: $3,312

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,312
How much is Clark Atlanta application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $35 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Clark Atlanta offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Clark Atlanta University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$888	$923
For out-of-state students	$888	$923

Housing and Meal

Clark Atlanta University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Clark Atlanta University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,348	$5,874	N/A	42	2,162
2021	$4,220	$5,878	N/A	21	2,121
2020	$4,098	$5,618	N/A	21	2,121
2019	$4,016	$5,508	N/A	21	2,121
2018	$3,938	$5,400	N/A	21	2,108
2017	$3,860	$5,396	N/A	21	2,348
2016	$3,678	$5,396	N/A	21	2,437

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Clark Atlanta University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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