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Clark Atlanta University (CAU) Tuition and Fees

A private, United Methodist university, Clark Atlanta University is situated in Atlanta, GA. The university covers an area of 126 acres. It was in 1865 when the Clark Atlanta University was founded. Clark Atlanta University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is "I'll Find a Way or Make One" (Atlanta University); "Culture for Service" (Clark College) and its official colors are

$20,680

Tuition

$38,154

Cost of Attendance

$27,143

Net Price

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Clark Atlanta University (CAU) Tuition and Fees

Clark Atlanta University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very moderate, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. The 2020 - 2021 official data shows that the estimated average cost for students pursuing undergraduate courses at Clark Atlanta University comes to around $23,144, which includes tuition and other expenses as well. The housing facilities, books and supplies, and other expenses cost $11,238, $1,500, and $3,312, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$22,186	$22,186
Book & Supplies	$1,500	$1,500
Room & Board cost	$11,156	$11,156
Other Expenses	$3,312	$3,312
Total Cost of Attendance	$38,154	$38,154

As for the cost of attending the university, students should understand that the tuition forms only a portion of the expenses that are involved in the overall cost of attendance. They will be required to plan for various other expenses associated with the cost of attendance, including lodging, dining, textbooks, supplies, and the cost of living, among other things. For students attending the university, the total tuition and fees for one year add up to about $23,144. In addition, the students will be needed to pay an average expense of $1,500 for books and supplies, $11,238 toward room and boarding, and $3,312 for different other expenses in a year. So, the overall cost of attending CAU comes out to be about $39,194 per year, according to the most recent information available.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$27,143

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$31,511

$30,001 to $48,000

$32,094

$48,001 to $75,000

$34,190

$75,001 to $110,000

$35,905

$110,000+

$36,750

The net price of attending Clark Atlanta University is nothing but the actual amount that the students are required to pay in a year. It depends upon the annual family income of the applicant. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. While the actual net cost is subject to one’s family income bracket, the average net price is estimated to be $27,931 at CAU. Candidates whose annual family income is less than $30,000 will have to pay a net amount of $32,199. For the individuals whose income is somewhere between $30,001 and $48,000, the amount comes to $33,305. On the other hand, an estimated net cost of $36,438 is charged for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket, $37,905 for the $75,001-$110,000 income category, and $38,154 for an annual family income more than $110,000.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student type	In-state	Out-State
Tuition & Fees	$22,186	$22,186
Room & Board Cost	$11,156	$11,156
Total Tuition & Fees	$33,342	$33,342

For students pursuing undergraduate courses at Clark Atlanta University, the tuition and fees are estimated to be $23,144 per year. They would also be required to pay around $11,238 for their room and boarding expenses. Accordingly, the overall cost for undergraduate students at the university totals about $39,194 per year, based on the available data.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

	In-state	Out-State
Tuition	$16,128	$16,128
Fees	$1,506	$1,506

As for the students looking to enroll in postgraduate programs at CAU, the tuition and fees they are charged add up to $17,796 per year. Of this amount, $16,290 accounts for the graduate tuition and the remaining $1,506 for the graduation fees.

Cost Per Credit Hour

Degree	Year	Cost per Credit hour
Graduate	2018 - 2019	$896
Undergraduate	2018 - 2019	$862

The total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – also called cost per credit hour – that the student has to pay to attend Clark Atlanta University varies for graduate and undergraduate courses. The cost per credit hour for graduate degrees sits at $296, while that of undergraduate degrees is $178, as per the 2019-2020 fee structure. Clark Atlanta University also offers a wide range of online programs across 38 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expenses	On Campus	Off Campus
Room & Board	$11,156	N/A
Other Expense	$3,312	N/A
Book & Supplies	$1,500	$1,500

Moving on to the lodging and related expenses at Clark Atlanta University, the candidates will have to pay an amount of $14,550 per year, on the off chance that they decide to stay on-campus. For off-campus students at the university, the room and board charges total about TTroom_board_off_campus per year. Coming to the books and supplies charges, the students will be required to pay an amount of $1,500. Meanwhile, the other expenses that one needs to plan for add up to $3,312 for on-campus students.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$11,156

Off Campus

N/A

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$3,312

Off Campus

N/A

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$1,500

Off Campus

$1,500

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree Type	Total Average Tuition	Average Tuition Per Credit
Doctorate	NA	NA

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) offers 1 online programs across 1 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

As per official data, the current projected cost for a four-year bachelor's degree, along with the living expenses, at the university is estimated to be around $196,420. In comparison, the total expenses for undergraduate students stood at $27,931 for 2018-2019, $27,143 for 2017-2018, and $26,809 for 2016-2017.

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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration

Type: online

Total Credits: 60

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