Clark Atlanta University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2006 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #547 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #498 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #5 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| #406 of 2,119 | For Theoretical Physics |
| Top50% | For 40 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 3,427
- Graduates
- 573
- Male:Female Ratio
- 24:76
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.cau.edu
Clark Atlanta University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Clark Atlanta University has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 59% | 56% |
| Applicants | 16,153 | 3,363 | 12,790 |
| Admissions | 9,088 | 1,984 | 7,104 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,120 | 237 | 883 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 37 | 14 | 23 |
2,432 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
171 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
95 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1120
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Clark Atlanta University are 880-1120 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
59 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Clark Atlanta University are 16-20 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 2404 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1527 (38%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 36 (0.9%) |
| White | 17 (0.4%) |
| Hispanic | 9 (0.2%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Clark Atlanta University is $30,015 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $32,898 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $33,741 |
| $48-75K | $36,901 |
| $75-110K | $38,907 |
| $110K+ | $39,360 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,948 | $17,118 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,948 | $17,118 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,948 | $17,118 |
| Fee in-district | $2,782 | $2,002 |
| Fee in-state | $2,782 | $2,002 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,782 | $2,002 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,243 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,982 |
| Room charge | $6,466 |
| Meal charge | $4,516 |
Clark Atlanta University majors
Clark Atlanta University has granted 583 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, 188 master's across 16 programs, and 36 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Clark Atlanta University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 99 | 48 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 116 | ||
| Social Work | 14 | 67 | 1 |
| Psychology, General | 72 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 55 | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 52 | 1 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | 29 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 14 | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | 4 | |
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | 15 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | ||
| Public Administration | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 6 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 6 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 583 | 188 | 36 |
Clark Atlanta University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 33% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Clark Atlanta University has published 3,195 scientific papers with 52,738 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Engineering, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 19 | 99 |
| 1992 | 33 | 128 |
| 1993 | 45 | 105 |
| 1994 | 58 | 153 |
| 1995 | 71 | 182 |
| 1996 | 104 | 275 |
| 1997 | 105 | 243 |
| 1998 | 107 | 354 |
| 1999 | 93 | 518 |
| 2000 | 115 | 537 |
| 2001 | 94 | 786 |
| 2002 | 139 | 902 |
| 2003 | 125 | 976 |
| 2004 | 88 | 1083 |
| 2005 | 97 | 1209 |
| 2006 | 82 | 1397 |
| 2007 | 93 | 1562 |
| 2008 | 63 | 1404 |
| 2009 | 94 | 1796 |
| 2010 | 60 | 1760 |
| 2011 | 78 | 2132 |
| 2012 | 121 | 2302 |
| 2013 | 85 | 2357 |
| 2014 | 102 | 2661 |
| 2015 | 112 | 2515 |
| 2016 | 81 | 2791 |
| 2017 | 55 | 2692 |
| 2018 | 64 | 2653 |
| 2019 | 78 | 2701 |
| 2020 | 93 | 3172 |
| 2021 | 78 | 3297 |
| 2022 | 85 | 3245 |
| 2023 | 110 | 3295 |
Clark Atlanta University alumni
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Akon
- Occupations
- rapperentrepreneurrecord producersingersongwriter
- Biography
-
Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. An influential figure in modern world music, he rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of his debut single "Locked Up" (featuring Styles P) and its follow up, "Lonely." Styled in hip hop and R&B respectively, both songs preceded the release of his debut studio album Trouble (2004), which became his commercial breakthrough.
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Emmanuel Lewis
- Occupations
- television actorchild actor
- Biography
-
Emmanuel Lewis is a retired American actor, best known for playing the title character in the 1980s television sitcom Webster.
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Eva Marcille
- Occupations
- actormodeltelevision actor
- Biography
-
Eva Marcille Sterling is an American actress, fashion model and television personality. She rose to prominence after she won the third cycle of America's Next Top Model. Afterwards, she starred as Tracie Evans in Tyler Perry's House of Payne (2007–2012), and landed the role of Tyra Hamilton on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless (2008–2009). Sterling later returned to reality television as a cast member on the Bravo television series The Real Housewives of Atlanta (2018–2021).
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Kenya Barris
- Occupations
- showrunnertelevision produceractordirectorfilm director
- Biography
-
Kenya Barris is an American film and television writer, producer, director, and actor. He is best known as the creator of the ABC sitcom black-ish (2014–2022).
General info
| Alternative names | CAU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Motto | I'll Find a Way or Make One |
| Colors | red, black, gray |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 631 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 223 James P Brawley Drive, SW Atlanta, Georgia, 30314-4391 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 499,000 |
| Phone | 4048808000 |