Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $43,676. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $28,310 |
| Housing & meals | $12,018 |
| Books & supplies | $1,900 |
| Personal & travel | $3,312 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,864 |
| Total cost of attendance | $43,676 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
CAU net price compared with other Georgia colleges
CAU has the 52nd-lowest average net price of 55 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Morris Brown College | $24,901 | 25% | — |
| 48 | Point University | $25,335 | 34% | $38,740 |
| 49 | Brewton-Parker College | $26,054 | 21% | $42,009 |
| 50 | Covenant College | $26,265 | 71% | $50,412 |
| 51 | Life University | $29,791 | 38% | $47,397 |
| 52 | Clark Atlanta University | $37,702 | 49% | $42,712 |
| 53 | Spelman College | $38,967 | 78% | $59,993 |
| 54 | Morehouse College | $39,013 | 59% | $52,889 |
| 55 | Savannah College of Art and Design | $49,430 | 69% | $45,954 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Georgia colleges →
Why CAU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Atlanta University | 64% | $37,702 | 49% | $42,712 | This school |
| Berry College | 64% | $22,320 | 69% | $53,800 | |
| Reinhardt University | 62% | $24,425 | 44% | $46,541 | |
| LaGrange College | 62% | $20,875 | 47% | $51,745 | |
| Toccoa Falls College | 66% | $21,642 | 44% | $36,630 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Clark Atlanta University would cost you $15,382 more per year than Berry College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Clark Atlanta University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$13,376).
- Berry College gives aided families $28,403 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | CAU | Berry College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $28,310 | $41,686 | −$13,376 |
| Books & supplies | $1,900 | $1,000 | +$900 |
| Housing & meals | $12,018 | $14,230 | −$2,212 |
| Personal & travel | $3,312 | $2,224 | +$1,088 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,864 | −$2,443 | +$579 |
| Sticker price | $43,676 | $56,697 | −$13,021 |
| Average grants | −$5,974 | −$34,377 | +$28,403 |
| You pay | $37,702 | $22,320 | +$15,382 |
“+” means CAU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
CAU cost questions
How much is tuition at CAU?
Tuition and fees are $28,310 a year.
What is the total cost of attending CAU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $43,676 a year.
What do families actually pay at CAU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $37,702 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $37,356; $48–75k pay $39,009; $110k+ pay $38,680.
How much debt do CAU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 9.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Clark Atlanta University overview