Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, Georgia

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1865Large cityHBCUSEVP certified

About

Clark Atlanta University (CAU or Clark Atlanta) is a private, Methodist, historically black research university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. It was founded on September 19, 1865, as Atlanta University, the first HBCU in the United States to confer graduate degrees to African Americans. In 1988, the school consolidated with Clark College (established 1869) to form CAU. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$30,270
Estimated total for international students: US$46,270

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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 3,603
Graduate students: 634
International undergraduates: 0%
Students per teacher: 16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 64%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 39%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$46,867

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (62)

Bachelor's degrees30 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionDemographyDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHistoryLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMusicPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologyTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Master's degrees23 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemistryComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesHistoryMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPublic AdministrationRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Doctoral degrees7 subjects

Biology, GeneralChemistryEducational Administration and SupervisionLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesPolitical Science and GovernmentRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Work

Graduate certificates2 subjects

Educational Administration and SupervisionTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.