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Clark Atlanta University

CAU

Atlanta, Georgia 30314

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.6%

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

Programs (62)

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

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