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Clark Atlanta University

CAU

Atlanta, Georgia 30314

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Mid-SizeUrbanPrivateHBCU

Known for business

Clark Atlanta University is a private institution in Atlanta with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 3.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,712 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,115.

Established
1865
Motto
"I'll Find a Way or Make One"
Mascot
Panther
Type
Private historically black research university
65%Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,482Students
16:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$42,712Earnings 10yr
$35,115Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Clark Atlanta University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.6%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,446
Room & Board$12,018
Books & Supplies$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance$40,924
Average Net Price$35,115
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$33,555
$30–48K$34,611
$48–75K$37,249
$75–110K$38,230
$110K+$39,940

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,115

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

12.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (62)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,482
Gender Split
77% / 23%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
69%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 62%
Hispanic 1%
Two+ 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.8%
Freshman Retention69.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$28,097
8 Years$36,146
10 Years$42,712

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,100
Men
$38,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#361
Washington Monthly
#161

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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