Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Atlanta, GA. It is a historically black school. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.

The 2021 tuition & fees of Clark Atlanta University is $21,695. 82% of the enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,545.

The school has a total enrollment of 3,911 and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation is $38,200. The salary range after graduation from CAU varies by field of study and the average salary range $19,900 to $35,000.

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Directory Information

Address	223 James P Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4391
Phone	404-880-8000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Sevices
School Type	Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship

2021 Tuition & Fees and 2022 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2021 tuition and fees of Clark Atlanta University are $21,695. For graduate programs, its 2021 graduate school tuition and fees are $15,464.

The estimated 2022 tuition & fees are $20,337 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2022 graduate school tuition & fees are $13,438.

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $38,200. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Business Administration and Management program shows the highest salary with $35,000 after graduating.

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Undergraduate	$21,695
Graduate	$15,464

*Updated with 2021 tuition data: source: NCES (National Center for Education Statistics)

Undergraduate	$20,337
Graduate	$13,438

The estimation for 2021-2022 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2021 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Clark Atlanta University is 55% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,010.

The average graduation rate is 44%. Total 3,911 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2021 Key Academics Statistics at CAU
Admission Stats »	55% Acceptance Rate / 9% Yield
Test Scores »	1,010 SAT / 19 ACT
Graduation Rate »	44%
Retention Rate	70%(full-time), 25% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.26% (19 to 1)
Student Population »	3,911 (3,325 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$10,545
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,200
Average Salary by Field of Study	$19,900 - $35,000

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Clark Atlanta University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities at CAU
Online Class	Graduate
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

CAU provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.

On-Campus Student Services at CAU
Remedial services	No
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Clark Atlanta University. The school is religiously affiliated with United Methodist. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 2,121. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,016.