Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA

Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA

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Tuition & Fees

$29,758

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
450
75th
540
25th
430
75th
20
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

24%

male

76%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

56%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,088
Declined 7,065
Total Received 16,153
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Private

3,427

undergraduate students

573

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1988, Clark Atlanta University is a private, four-year, Historically Black university that is known for its strong programs in the arts and sciences, business, and education. It is located on a 126-acre campus in Atlanta, Georgia—one mile from downtown Atlanta.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,000
Established in 1988
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

126-acre campus in Atlanta (population: 486,290), one mile west of downtown area. Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Clark Atlanta University
223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA
30314-4391

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
58%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
57%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
10%
Top 1/4
31%
Top 1/2
70%
Bottom 1/2
30%
Bottom 1/4
7%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
580
25th
450
75th
540
25th
430
75th
20
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $35
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
Application deadline (final deadline) June 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

56%

acceptance rate

Accepted 9,088
Declined 7,065
Total Received 16,153

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Other
  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

96%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,498

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $26,446
Housing $7,226
Food $4,792
Additional fees $3,312
Books & supplies $1,900
Total $43,676
Average Financial Aid - $11,498
Total with Avg. Aid $32,178

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,369,801
State $990,643
Institutional $8,616,975
Other external $1,673,370
Total $17,650,789

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional
Other external $270,275
Total $270,275
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 688-8243
F: 404 880-8070
studentfinancialaid@cau.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, flag football, martial arts, table tennis, tennis

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Demography and Population Studies yes
Education, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Fashion/Apparel Design yes
French Language and Literature yes yes
History, General yes yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Technology yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Music, General yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, General yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Rhetoric and Composition yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes yes yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Mass Media Arts
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

4,000

total students

28%

in-state

72%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

86%

3,427
students

Female
76%
2,620

Male
24%
807

14%

573
students

Female
72%
411

Male
28%
162

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

3,257
students

Female
77%
2,510

Male
23%
747

5%

170
students

Female
65%
110

Male
35%
60

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
59%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
39%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Not Required/Recommended
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 1

Spring: November 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

56

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

66

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 10
Countries most often represented Curacao
Libya
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
The Bahamas
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Special orientation
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