A private, United Methodist university, Clark Atlanta University is situated in Atlanta, GA. The university covers an area of 126 acres. It was in 1865 when the Clark Atlanta University was founded. Clark Atlanta University believes in imparting education and contributing to society by focusing on innovation, research, education, and commitment. The motto of the university is "I'll Find a Way or Make One" (Atlanta University); "Culture for Service" (Clark College) and its official colors are red, black and gray. Out of total 3,920 (Fall 2019) students enrolled at CAU, 3,318 belong to undergraduate courses while 602 are postgraduate students. Around 76% of the students are females and 24% are males. Notably, Clark Atlanta University is also home to an ethnically diverse student population. At CAU around 92% are Black or African American, 5% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 3% are Non-resident alien. Moreover, around 96% of the students are 24 and under. In its 155 years of existence, CAU has produced several known personalities like Spike Lee (Television director, Television producer), James Weldon Johnson (Poet, Novelist), Emmanuel Lewis (Actor), and Walter Francis White (Civil rights activist, Journalist). The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. It also encourages its students to participate in athletics, as it helps in building character. A total of 116 programs, including both residential and online, are currently offered by CAU. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs), CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation), and CSWE (Council on Social Work Education). $71 million (2018) is the total value of endowment of the Clark Atlanta University.
