Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University 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, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at R2 University comparison page.

The CAU's 2024 tuition & fees is $26,446 for the academic year 2023-2024. 87% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,498.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 4,000 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

CAU ranked 283^rd in National Universities and 27^th in Georgia Colleges rankings. Clark Atlanta University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Clark Atlanta University is $26,446. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $21,156.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $28,281 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,409.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$26,446
Graduate	$21,156

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$28,281
Graduate	$23,409

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Clark Atlanta University is 64.63% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 5.98%. The average graduation rate is 46%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,000 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 CAU Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	64.63% Acceptance Rate / 5.98% Yield
Graduation Rate »	46%
Transfer-out Rate	17%
Retention Rate	71%(full-time), 47% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »	4,000 (3,427 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$11,498

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

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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CAU Offered Programs
Graduate Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Clark Atlanta University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at CAU
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No