by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Clark Atlanta University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Clark Atlanta University amounted to $28,310 each year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $3,182; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $25,128 |
| Fees | $3,182 |
| Total | $28,310 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Clark Atlanta University cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Clark Atlanta University prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Clark Atlanta University is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Clark Atlanta University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Clark Atlanta University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $21,308 |
| Two Years Ago | $21,948 |
| One Year Ago | $23,484 |
| Most Recent Year | $25,128 |
The chart here shows how tuition at CAU has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 7.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $30,291 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 5.66%, so cost a year out lands around $29,912.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $29,912 |
| In 2 Years | $31,604 |
| In 3 Years | $33,392 |
| In 4 Years | $35,281 |
| In 5 Years | $37,277 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $130,189.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Clark Atlanta University, head to the Clark Atlanta University Financial Aid page.
