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Quick Stats

African American 89%
Asian American 0%
Hispanic 0%
International 1%
Native American 0%
White 0%
Unknown 10%
Historically Black College/University? Yes
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 74%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Maryland
  • Texas
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
18-19: 37%
20-21: 36%
22-24: 15%
25+: 10%
Female Faculty 39%
Male Faculty 61%
Faculty Diversity African American: 71%
Asian American: 14%
Hispanic: 1%
International: 4%
Native American: 0%
White: 10%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Although Clark Atlanta University is a Historically Black University, there still remains diversity in relation to various backgrounds. Clark Atlanta Panthers come from different areas of the South, Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast. The Northeast and South both have a very strong presence on campus and off campus. Regional differences are very apparent in the way people dress, how and what people prefer to cook, their dialect and slang, and other unique attributes that they bring onto the campus. Clark Atlanta University has students from every economic background, so people who are dead-broke, middle-class, or upper-class can all feel included in the CAU family.

It takes probably less than 10 fingers to count how many other ethnic groups this HBCU has in a given semester, so it’s much easier to recognize diversity among different upbringings, cultures, and lifestyles. Generally, students at Clark Atlanta University identify themselves as Christians, but there are other well-established religious sectors on campus. The acceptance of students with learning or physical disabilities is something that the University is constantly striving to improve. Students with learning or physical disabilities are treated with respect by their peers and the University staff, but some of the main buildings would not be considered very accommodating. Clark Atlanta University could definitely benefit from implementing programs that could bring about some more ethnic diversity and outline some ways to accommodate students with disabilities.

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Diversity at Clark Atlanta University

niclynn3

'15

Fashion and Apparel Design

2.3
C

HBCU

Because this is an HBCU there isn't must diversity. Different religions are accepted here as well as political views.

Feb 13, 2012

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Diversity at Clark Atlanta University

anitajackson17

'15

Public Relations

1.9
C-

Diversity

Well of course the school is a HBCU and the percentage of other races/ethnicity are really low. But Georgia State and Georgia Tech are about five minutes away from campus so if you like diversity you can always visit that campus to meet new people. In the state of Georgia the percentage of Blacks are really high. I usually joke around and call Georgia a Black state. But it isn't too bad.

Jan 11, 2012

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Diversity at Clark Atlanta University

candy0428

'14

Fashion and Apparel Merchandising

4.6
A

Diversity on CAU's Campus

Clark Atlanta University is a historically black college, so the students are predominantly African American. We have some hispanics and asians, but everyone is accepted and treated like family. For instance, last year our class queen, "Miss Freshman" was a hispanic young lady, and to win, the whole freshmen class voted.

Jan 02, 2012

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Facts

Gay Pride

Clark Atlanta University does not have any openly gay or lesbian support groups on campus. Homosexuals are generally accepted on Clark Atlanta’s campus. Most of the gays on campus are not flamboyant, but they still are openly gay.

Political Activity

Clark Atlanta University is primarily a politically and socially liberal school. The majority of protests that take place on campus usually deal with issues such as tuition increases, under-funded programs, or other money issues. Some Clark Atlanta students participate in political protests, but most are not really active. The Democrat Club on campus is normally active in registering students to vote and get more involved in politics. There is currently no Republican Club represented on Clark Atlanta's campus.

Economic Status

Clark Atlanta Students come from various economic backgrounds. Although some students here would be considered “rich kids,” a high percentage of Clark students are financial aid and loan recipients. Most Clark Atlanta students wear designer clothes and some even drive fancy vehicles, but the school is still not considered to be full of the rich and spoiled. Within the Atlanta University Center, Clark Atlanta is probably the most balanced with both “rich” and “broke” kids.

Most Common Religions

Christianity is the most popular religion on Clark’s campus. Clark Atlanta University is affiliated with the United Methodist Church, so most students are either Methodist or Baptist. There are a significant amount of other religions represented on campus, including Islam.

Minority Clubs on Campus

The minority clubs are small because of the small number of minorities Clark Atlanta has, and because they’re not widely recognized.

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