ROTC at Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Clark Atlanta University students join Army ROTC at Georgia State University and Navy and Air Force ROTC at Georgia Institute of Technology.
Cross-town & partner options
Clark Atlanta University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 2.0 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.5 mi
Navy/Marine ROTCCross-town · 2.0 miCross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Georgia Institute of Technology.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Clark Atlanta University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 1.8 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 8 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Black71%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 64% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $28,310 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $28,310 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 49% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Clark Atlanta University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Clark Atlanta University has 3,603 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Clark Atlanta University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $2,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Clark Atlanta University: FAQ
Does Clark Atlanta University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Clark Atlanta University students join Army ROTC at Georgia State University and Navy and Air Force ROTC at Georgia Institute of Technology.
Which ROTC branches can Clark Atlanta University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Georgia State University, 2 mi), Navy ROTC (cross-town at Georgia Institute of Technology, 2 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at Georgia Institute of Technology, 2 mi).
Is ROTC at Clark Atlanta University on campus or cross-town?
Army, Navy and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Clark Atlanta University and train with the unit at Georgia State University and Georgia Institute of Technology.
School links and location
These links belong to Clark Atlanta University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
cau.edu
- Admissions
cau.edu
- Apply
futurepanther.cau.edu
- Financial aid
cau.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Atlanta, GA 30314
IPEDS UNITID: 138947
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