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Clark Atlanta University
Formed by the merger of Clark College and Atlanta University, Clark Atlanta University is an Historically Black College and University affiliated with the United Methodist Church in Atlanta. CAU is home to colleges of Business Administration, Education, Arts & Sciences, and Social Work conferring bachelor’s degrees in 38 fields of study. In addition to classroom facilities, the CAU campus hosts the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum featuring a renowned collection of African and African American art as well as the only jazz radio station in Atlanta. For athletically inclined students, CAU fields 10 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Panthers.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | June 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
5%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1006
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,000
Total Number of Undergrads
3,427
Classroom Sizes
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $26,446 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $26,446 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,018 |
| Books and Supplies | $1900 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
49%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
68%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,431
68%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,717
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,258
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
88%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,735
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,764
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
80
Size of Town
Major city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
53%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
red, black, and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Chicago
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,200
What Students Are Saying
Clark Atlanta University is a great HBCU to attend for a plentiful of reasons. I would describe the atmosphere on campus as being scholarly, united and fun. The tuition may be steep but CAU is a private college and students receive the knowledge that they pay for.
Nailah from Minneapolis, MN
My first semester at Clark was great. The Mass Media Program offers very good exposure to the field. The first week I attended a seminar with Spike Lee. I also got the opportunity to work in the television studio as a freshman.
Lee from Upper Marlboro, MD
Clark Atlanta University has been a new experience, but has been a great one so far. This school creates a foundation for most students, and it is up to the students to follow this structure. The family bond that the school tries to create is the best part of the school, because it makes one feel like they belong.
Jillian from Allen, TX
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