How do I schedule a campus tour at Clark Atlanta University?

Clark Atlanta University has 10 upcoming campus tour dates; registration links for each are listed on this page.

What types of campus tours does Clark Atlanta University offer?

Clark Atlanta University currently offers Group Tour, Campus Tour. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Clark Atlanta University?

The nearest major airport is Atlanta (ATL), about 7 miles away.

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Clark Atlanta University Campus Tours & Visits — Atlanta, GA

Known for business

Clark Atlanta University is a private institution in Atlanta with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 3.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,712 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,115.

Established

1865

Motto

"I'll Find a Way or Make One"

Mascot

Panther

Type

Private historically black research university

65%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

3,482

Undergrads

16:1

Student : Faculty

48%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$42,712

Earnings 10yr

$35,115

Avg Net Price

Rankings

U.S. News

2025

#361

Washington Monthly

2025

#161

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History Atlanta University was founded on September 19, 1865, and was among the first HBCUs in the Southern United States.
•It holds the distinction of being the nation's first graduate institution to award degrees to African Americans and the first to award bachelor's degrees to African Americans in the South.
•The two institutions consolidated in 1988 to form Clark Atlanta University.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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Clark Atlanta University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,446

Room & Board$12,018

Books & Supplies$1,900

Total Cost of Attendance$40,924

Average Net Price$35,115

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$33,555

$30–48K$34,611

$48–75K$37,249

$75–110K$38,230

$110K+$39,940

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

12.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Programs (62)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.8%

Freshman Retention69.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$28,097

10 Years$42,712

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

3,482

Gender Split

77% / 23%

Women / Men

First Generation

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

69%

Race & Ethnicity

Black 62%

Hispanic 1%

Two+ 8%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

26

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

7

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

3

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

7

Drug Arrests

5

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from GA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K

1 mi(2 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

214 mi(371 min)

Charlottepop. 880K

228 mi(395 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATLAtlanta7 mi

BHMBirmingham135 mi

BNANashville208 mi

Distance to Cities

Atlanta, GA1 mi

~2 min drive

Nashville, TN214 mi

~6h 11m drive

Charlotte, NC228 mi

~6h 35m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Admissions

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (62)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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