Clark Atlanta University Georgia

Historically Black university in Atlanta with research mission and business-focused undergraduate programs.

College statistics

Address:
223 James P Brawley Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA
30314
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.cau.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$25,128
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$25,128
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$37,876
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$37,876
Room and Board:
$12,748
Total Student Enrollment:
4,135
Acceptance Rate:
64.6%
Endowment (End of Year):
$116,477,562
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Clark Atlanta University is a private, historically Black university in Atlanta, Georgia, with a research focus and emphasis on professional undergraduate and graduate education. The institution serves approximately 4,135 students and maintains a $116 million endowment that supports its academic mission.

Annual tuition is $25,128 with a total cost of attendance of $37,876 including room and board. The university admits roughly 65% of applicants, making admissions moderately selective. Many students receive financial aid and pay less than the published tuition rate.

The largest concentration of undergraduates majors in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. The university operates with a Research 2 tier classification, indicating both high spending on research and active doctoral degree production. CAU works well for students seeking a historically Black institution with research opportunities and business-oriented programs. For more information, visit www.cau.edu/.