Clark Atlanta University

For Nepali students

• CAU's Business Administration and Social Work programs, combined with its R2 doctoral research standing, offer Nepali students pathways into graduate-level study and research in the United States at a university with a moderate acceptance rate of around 64%. International students are eligible for F-1 visas and may work on-campus during studies, and CAU's location in Atlanta provides access to one of the US Southeast's largest job markets for internships and post-graduation employment.
• Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,310 per year, which is lower than many comparable private US universities, making it a relatively cost-accessible private institution. More than 90% of CAU students receive some form of financial assistance, and large institutional gifts, including $38 million from MacKenzie Scott, have expanded the university's capacity to offer aid, including to international students through institutional scholarships.
• As an F-1 student at CAU, Nepali graduates are eligible for 12 months of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation, with STEM degree holders potentially qualifying for a 24-month OPT extension, providing up to three years of US work authorization without requiring employer sponsorship at the point of graduation.
• Atlanta's diverse, globally connected economy, anchored by major employers in logistics, finance, media, and technology, gives CAU graduates, including Nepali students, a strong local network and practical industry access that smaller or more rural US campuses cannot match.