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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 1,084
Average Housing Costs $4,828
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 27%
Number of Dormitories 10
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 1
Best Dorms CAU Suites
Worst Dorms
  • Brawley Hall
  • Bumstead Hall

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Staying on campus can be an exciting experience for both first-year students and upperclassmen. Clark Atlanta’s dormitories are not all fancy and state-of-the-art like some better-funded colleges, but they do provide a comfortable place to lie down. What makes for some of the fun and excitement of living in the freshman dorms are the annual Homecoming events. Every year, the freshman dorms prepare for the annual Homecoming step show that takes place in the VW Henderson Gymnasium. The dorms take the step show very seriously, and they are often cited for performing some very challenging step routines. The freshman step show is one of the most anticipated events of the year because the new students that have developed friendships are anxious to rep their dorm halls. During the beginning of the year, resident administrators and former dorm residents come together and regulate a few secret bonding experiences for the new residents that get students to become closer. Upperclassmen can choose to stay in the Residential Apartments, Heritage Commons, or the newly built CAU Suites complex. The CAU Suites are by far the best living spaces for upperclassmen because of the entertainment room, the study rooms, and the weight room. Most students typically complain about the Residential Apartments and Heritage Commons complexes. The Residential Apartments and Heritage Commons rooms are small, and the upkeep is definitely not as good as CAU Suites East and West. Overall, most CAU students agree that living on campus can be a great experience.

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Campus Housing at Clark Atlanta University

myadudley

'15

Communications

4.6
A

Social Atmosphere

The social atmosphere at Clark Atlanta University is great, every one seems to interact well with each other. Most students also get involed with a lot of on campus activities as well, which enhances the social atmosphere.

Jan 01, 2012

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Campus Housing at Clark Atlanta University

Zakiya

'15

Law and Legal Studies

3.8
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The Suites (Dorm)

The suites are nice to stay in but they are very expensive and there is no stove

Dec 16, 2011

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Campus Housing at Clark Atlanta University

Sydnee1992

'13

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

4.6
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Dorms

Most of the dorms have been recently remodeled so its a nice availability for the students to have new materials

Nov 16, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate campus housing on the following subjects

Facts

Room Types
  • Apartments
  • Doubles
  • Singles
  • Triples
Bed Types Twin extra-long
What You Get
  • Bed
  • Bookshelf
  • Cable TV jack
  • Internet connection
  • Washer and dryer access

Cleaning Service

The janitorial service works every weekday in every on-campus facility in all public areas.

Did You Know?


All students with 58 hours or less must live on campus. This means that both sophomores and freshmen are required to live in on-campus housing.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Beckwith Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 244
Bathrooms: Two rooms adjoined by bathroom
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Air-conditioned, elevator, laundry facility, kitchenettes located on three floors

Brawley Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 136
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, men only
Residents: First-years
Room Types: Doubles

Bumstead Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 156
Bathrooms: Shared by Floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: First-years
Room Types: Singles, doubles
Special Features: Air-conditioned, laundry facility, single rooms for freshmen

CAU Suites East
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 400
Bathrooms: Rooms share a bathroom
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Exercise room, game room, study room

CAU Suites West
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Rooms share a bathroom
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, triples
Special Features: Exercise room, game room, study room

Heritage Commons
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 491
Bathrooms: Two rooms adjoined by a bathroom
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single,doubles, quads
Special Features: Clubhouse with full media center, recreation room with billiards and foosball tables, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, computer center

Holmes Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 93

Merner Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 97
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: First-years
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air-conditioned, laundry facility

Pfeiffer Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 95
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: First-years
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air-conditioned, laundry facility

Ware Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 156
Bathrooms: Shared by Floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: First-years
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air-conditioned, laundry facility

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Residential Apartments
Floors: 4
Number of Units: 468
Bathrooms: Shared and private bathrooms
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Single, doubles, triples
Special Features: Full kitchen, shared furnished common area, air-conditioned

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