Clark Atlanta University
Founded 1988
President George French (President)
Fees USD 23,450
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private HBCU research university formed in 1988 by the merger of Clark College (founded 1869) and Atlanta University (founded 1865) — the first institution in the US to award advanced degrees to African Americans. Part of the Atlanta University Center, CAU enrolls 4,000 students with strong social work, business, and sciences programs.
Schools
- School of Social Work — CSWE-accredited; historic tradition of Black social work leadership
- School of Business Administration — AACSB-accredited; Atlanta business connections
- College of Arts and Sciences — Comprehensive liberal arts at a research HBCU
- School of Education — Teacher preparation for Atlanta Public Schools
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~50% | Tuition: ~$23,450