Research.com
Clark Atlanta University logo

Clark Atlanta University

#431 in US ranking Atlanta, GA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

Represent this school?

Update this profile on Research.com

Clark Atlanta University award

Cost

Cost / year
$46,270
Tuition & fees
$30,270
Avg. aid
$14,599
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
64%
Avg. SAT
957
Avg. ACT
19

Outcomes

Graduation rate
49%
Median salary
$37,309
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Clark Atlanta University?

Homecoming is a recurring Clark Atlanta University tradition that brings students and alumni together around school events and Panther athletics. As with any annual celebration, the schedule and access rules can change, so students should use the calendar for the relevant year.

Other reported campus events include a Greek Symposium and Miss Clark Atlanta University pageants. They represent different parts of student programming: fraternity and sorority life, campus discussion, and student-led presentation and leadership activities. Applicants interested in participating should distinguish a recurring event from a guaranteed opportunity to hold a particular role or join a particular organization.

What are the student housing and dining options at Clark Atlanta University?

Clark Atlanta University offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational housing, but the availability of residence space should not be read as a guarantee of placement. Students considering campus residence should check current eligibility, application dates, deposits, and assignment procedures before committing to a housing plan.

Campus housing reports high-speed internet access. University dining and meal-plan choices affect the total cost of living on campus, so applicants should compare the plan attached to a housing option with their likely eating habits and schedule. Students considering off-campus housing should budget separately for rent, utilities, food, and transportation rather than assuming the university's room-and-board estimate describes those expenses.

First-year students are reported as not permitted to register or park a car on campus. For someone deciding between residence and a commute, that rule makes transportation planning especially important; the current parking and exemption policy should be checked before bringing a vehicle.

Clark Atlanta University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

80

Clark Atlanta University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
16:1
Undergraduates living on campus
53%
Campus size
126 acres

Clark Atlanta University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Clark Atlanta University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Robert W. Woodruff Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

No

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Clark Atlanta University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Clark Atlanta University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

Recently Published Articles