$45,380

Tuition

$56,650

Cost of Attendance

$29,129

Net Price

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Clark University Tuition and Fees

Clark University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across different fields, providing quality education to students. The expense of education here is very high, compared to the tuition fees charged by different colleges. As per the 2020 - 2021 official information, the average cost for the undergraduate courses offered at the university adds up to about $47,200, which includes the total tuition fees and other expenses. While housing costs $9,480, the charges for books and supplies and other expenses stand at $800 and $1,000, respectively.

Total Cost of Attendance

Student typeIn-stateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$45,730$45,730
Book & Supplies$800$800
Room & Board cost$9,170$9,170
Other Expenses$950$950
Total Cost of Attendance$56,650$56,650

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. What's more, at Clark University, the total tuition and fees for the enrolled students come out to be around $47,200 in a year. Apart from that, they should also pay an average amount of $800 toward books and supplies, $9,325 for room and boarding charges, and $1,000 toward other expenses in a year. Hence, based on this information, the overall cost of attending the university adds up to around $58,325 per year.

Average Net Price by Family Income

Net Price

$29,129

Family Income

Avg. Net Price

$0 to $30,000

$19,360

$30,001 to $48,000

$19,590

$48,001 to $75,000

$22,040

$75,001 to $110,000

$24,846

$110,000+

$37,574

As for the net cost for attending CU, the actual amount depends on the annual family income of the candidate. The net price is nothing but the actual amount that a student is required to pay in a year. Generally, the higher the family income of the candidate, the higher is the net amount to be paid. So, it all essentially depends on the family income bracket of the student. At CU, the average net price is estimated to be around $30,158. The net price for students with an annual family income below $30,000 is reported to be around $22,734. For the individuals who come under the $30,001-$48,000 income category, the net cost is $20,581. Meanwhile, the net price stands at $21,568 for the $48,001-$75,000 income bracket and at $25,915 for an income between $75,001 and $110,000. This amount adds up to $36,763 for students whose annual family income is more than $110,000.

Student Loans

Example Loans

$95,704

Stafford Loan Interest

4.5%

Time to Pay off Student Loan

10 years

Example monthly payment

$993

Total interest paid

$23,480

Sum of Loan Payments

$119,184

To have a realistic understanding of how much it will cost to study at Clark University here is an example one can consider to estimate the payment amounts one will incur with a student loan. Take a loan of $95,704 for example. This will result in a $11,918 payment to be made each year. We can assume that the interest rate is 4.5% post any refinancing or consolidation activities with a 10 years repayment plan. Then the total payment made towards the loan is $119,184 which is $23,480 in addition to the principal amount, which constitutes the interest payment made throughout the life of the loan.

Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Student typeIn-stateOut-State
Tuition & Fees$45,730$45,730
Room & Board Cost$9,170$9,170
Total Tuition & Fees$54,900$54,900

At Clark University, the tuition and fees for students who are pursuing undergraduate courses are estimated to be around $47,200 in a year. They would also be required to pay around $9,325 for their room and boarding expenses. In view of this information, the estimated total cost for undergraduate students at CU adds up to $58,325.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

In-stateOut-State
Tuition$34,110$34,110
Fees$40$40

Moving on to the tuition and fees charged for students who wish to join postgraduate programs offered at CU, the amount stands at $46,888 per year. This sum includes their graduate tuition of $46,848 and the graduation fees of $40 as well.

Cost Per Credit Hour

DegreeYearCost per Credit hour
Graduate2018 - 2019$5,685
Undergraduate2018 - 2019$1,418

The cost per credit hour – the total program cost divided by the total number of credit hours of the program – that the student has to pay to attend Clark University varies between graduate and undergraduate degrees. As per the 2019-2020 fee structure, the cost per credit hour for graduate courses is $781 and for undergraduate courses, it stands at $363. Clark University also offers a wide range of online programs across 47 different majors for students at present.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & other expensesOn CampusOff Campus
Room & Board$9,170$9,170
Other Expense$950$1,050
Book & Supplies$800$800

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at CU, the actual amount to be paid varies based on whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The on-campus logding facilities cost $10,430 per year, while students have to pay $10,220 a year for off-campus housing. Besides, on-campus candidates will have to pay about $9,480 toward room and boarding charges. On the other hand, off-campus students will be required to pay an amount of $9,170. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $800. Aside from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $950 for on-campus candidates and $1,050 for students who are off-campus.

Campus Housing Expenses

Housing & Other Expenses

Room & Boards

On Campus

$9,170

Off Campus

$9,170

Housing & Other Expenses

Other Expenses

On Campus

$950

Off Campus

$1,050

Housing & Other Expenses

Book & Supplies

On Campus

$800

Off Campus

$800

Now, coming to the lodging and related expenses at CU, the actual amount to be paid varies based on whether the candidate opts to live on-campus or off-campus. The on-campus logding facilities cost $10,430 per year, while students have to pay $10,220 a year for off-campus housing. Besides, on-campus candidates will have to pay about $9,480 toward room and boarding charges. On the other hand, off-campus students will be required to pay an amount of $9,170. On the other hand, the charges toward books and supplies come to around $800. Aside from these, the other expenses that students should plan for add up to $950 for on-campus candidates and $1,050 for students who are off-campus.

Online Degree Programs, Tuition and Cost Per Credit Summary

Degree TypeTotal Average TuitionAverage Tuition Per Credit
Masters NA NA

Clark University offers 3 online programs across 3 Majors.

Projected Price for a 4 year degree

A four-year undergraduate course as well as living expenses at CU are projected to cost around $293,450 as per official data. In contrast, the total expenses for undergraduate students amounted to $30,158 in 2018-2019, $29,129 in 2017-2018, and $28,810 in 2016-2017.

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