Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. The average COA is $39,222 when living on campus and $40,968 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Thomas University | $11,640 | $2,000 | $10,340 | $21,960 | |
| Spelman College | $30,058 | $1,500 | $19,808 | $19,808 | |
| Clark Atlanta University | $26,446 | $1,900 | $15,330 | $15,330 | |
| Agnes Scott College | $48,150 | $1,000 | $15,662 | $4,908 | |
| Luther Rice College & Seminary | $10,538 | $1,608 | - | $19,504 | |
| Columbia College - NSB Kings Bay | $8,304 | $480 | - | $20,672 | |
| Average | $22,523 | $1,415 | $15,285 | $17,030 | |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $22,523 for all students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.93% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Agnes Scott College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $48,150 and Columbia College - NSB Kings Bay has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,304 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Thomas University | $11,080 | $11,640 | ||
| Spelman College | $28,885 | $30,058 | ||
| Clark Atlanta University | $24,730 | $26,446 | ||
| Agnes Scott College | $45,786 | $48,150 | ||
| Luther Rice College & Seminary | $9,808 | $10,538 | ||
| Columbia College - NSB Kings Bay | $8,496 | $8,304 | ||
| Average | $21,464 | $22,523 | ||
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,995 for all students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.77% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Clark Atlanta University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,020 and Luther Rice College & Seminary has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $6,282.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Thomas University | $13,330 | $13,290 | ||
| Spelman College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Clark Atlanta University | $19,120 | $21,156 | ||
| Agnes Scott College | $17,260 | $18,200 | ||
| Luther Rice College & Seminary | $6,996 | $7,332 | ||
| Columbia College - NSB Kings Bay | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,177 | $14,995 | ||
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $15,285 when a student lives on campus and $17,030 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Thomas University | $8,140 | $2,200 | $9,900 | $12,060 | - |
| Spelman College | $16,293 | $3,515 | $16,293 | $3,515 | - |
| Clark Atlanta University | $12,018 | $3,312 | $12,018 | $3,312 | - |
| Agnes Scott College | $13,375 | $2,287 | $2,500 | $2,408 | - |
| Luther Rice College & Seminary | - | - | $16,736 | $2,768 | - |
| Columbia College - NSB Kings Bay | - | - | $10,944 | $9,728 | - |
| Average | $12,457 | $2,829 | $11,399 | $5,632 | - |