Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) 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 CAU's 2022 tuition & fees is $24,012. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,359.

The school has a total enrollment of 3,776 and the student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation from CAU is $38,200 and it varies by field of study.

Clark Atlanta University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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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	four-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Research University (high research activity)
Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Clark Atlanta University are $24,012. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $18,568.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $24,730 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $22,295.

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Undergraduate	$24,012
Graduate	$18,568

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

Undergraduate	$24,730
Graduate	$22,295

The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the CAU directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the CAU bursar/financial aid page for more information.

2022 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Clark Atlanta University is 58% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 12%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 957.

The average graduation rate is 42%. Total 3,776 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

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. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 CAU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	58% Acceptance Rate / 12% Yield
Test Scores »	957 SAT / 19 ACT
Graduation Rate »	42%
Transfer-out Rate	17%
Retention Rate	63%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.26% (19 to 1)
Student Population »	3,776 (3,096 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$12,359
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$38,200
Average Salary by Field of Study	$19,900 - $35,000

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

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 CAU. Clark Atlanta University 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.