#298 nationally · R2 · Georgia

Clark Atlanta University research spending

Clark Atlanta University spent $10M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #298 among US R1 and R2 universities and #7 in Georgia.

$10Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#298of 297 nationally
#7 of 7in Georgia (0% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
295University of Michigan-DearbornMIR2$11M
296California State Polytechnic University-PomonaCAR2$11M
297Pepperdine UniversityCAR2$11M
298Clark Atlanta UniversityGAR2$10M
299California State University-Los AngelesCAR2$10M
300Kean UniversityNJR2$10M
301Hampton UniversityVAR2$10M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Clark Atlanta University run through its research office: https://catalog.cau.edu/undergraduate/office-research-sponsored-programs/

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Questions

How much does Clark Atlanta University spend on research?
Clark Atlanta University reported $10M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Clark Atlanta University rank nationally for research spending?
#298 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #7 of 7 in Georgia.
Is Clark Atlanta University an R1 university?
Clark Atlanta University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.