Clark Atlanta University
CAU
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
12.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.6%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (62)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
69%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Atlanta University was founded on September 19, 1865, and was among the first HBCUs in the Southern United States.
- •It holds the distinction of being the nation's first graduate institution to award degrees to African Americans and the first to award bachelor's degrees to African Americans in the South.
- •The two institutions consolidated in 1988 to form Clark Atlanta University.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + large city premium
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