College · Catholic life on campus
Clark Atlanta University
- LocationAtlanta, GA
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 4,135 students
Affiliation: United Methodist
Clark Atlanta University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.
Clark Atlanta University students are served by Lyke House - The Catholic Center at AUC, the Catholic Newman Center for the Atlanta University Center schools, which sits next to the Robert W. Woodruff Library and is led by Fr. Urey Patrick Mark. The center's published calendar lists Sunday Mass, a Wednesday Bible study, faith formation sessions, a Lenten retreat, and service opportunities.
Catholic churches nearby
- Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 928 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Atlanta
- Shrine of the Immaculate Conception — 1.3 mi · 48 Martin Luther King Jr Drive Southwest, Atlanta
- Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus — 1.9 mi · 353 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta
- Catholic Center — 2.2 mi · 172 4th Street Northwest, Atlanta
- Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 25 Boulevard Northeast, Atlanta
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
Catholic life scorecard
Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.
Catholic life on campus
76 of 100 points on what we could document.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Not enough information: not computed.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.49%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.71%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$9,940
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,495 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 4,135 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $37,702 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $43,676 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $27,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 49% |
| First-year retention | 71% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $42,712 |
| Admission rate | 64% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 70% |
Value index: 22 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
The Most Reverend Gregory J. Hartmayer, OFM Conv., Archbishop of Atlanta
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Source: archatl.com, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 138947
- Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (high research)
- Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): United Methodist
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Questions families ask
- Is Clark Atlanta University a Catholic college?
- No. Clark Atlanta University is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is United Methodist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead.
- What is Clark Atlanta University’s Catholic Life Score?
- 71 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
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