Clark Atlanta University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1866 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #528 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #479 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 63 | In Georgia |
| #5 of 13 | In Atlanta |
| #459 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 35 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 3,390
- Graduates
- 665
- 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 58% 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 | 58% | 52% | 60% |
| Applicants | 16,718 | 3,726 | 12,992 |
| Admissions | 9,737 | 1,928 | 7,809 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,108 | 252 | 856 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 2 | 13 |
1,993 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
62 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
214 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1053
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Clark Atlanta University are 860-1053 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
92 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 20
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Clark Atlanta University are 17-20 (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 | 3155 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 825 (20%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 43 (1%) |
| Hispanic | 13 (0.3%) |
| White | 4 (0.1%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Clark Atlanta University is $29,739 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 | $31,709 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $32,808 |
| $48-75K | $36,065 |
| $75-110K | $38,330 |
| $110K+ | $38,413 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $21,308 | $16,614 |
| Tuition in-state | $21,308 | $16,614 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,308 | $16,614 |
| Fee in-district | $2,704 | $1,954 |
| Fee in-state | $2,704 | $1,954 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,704 | $1,954 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,162 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,222 |
| Room charge | $5,874 |
| Meal charge | $4,348 |
Clark Atlanta University majors
Clark Atlanta University has granted 618 bachelor's degrees across 28 programs, 145 master's across 19 programs, and 42 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Clark Atlanta University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 117 | 23 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 101 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 71 | 4 | |
| Social Work | 16 | 49 | 5 |
| Psychology, General | 65 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 53 | 2 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 38 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 17 | |
| Computer Science | 15 | 7 | |
| Accounting | 15 | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 12 | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | 1 | |
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | 14 | ||
| Demography and Population Studies | 13 | ||
| Public Administration | 13 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 11 | ||
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 10 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | 5 | |
| History, General | 7 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Education, Other | 7 | ||
| Information Technology | 5 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 618 | 145 | 42 |
Clark Atlanta University has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 37% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Clark Atlanta University has published 2,872 scientific papers with 48,191 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Medicine, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 34 | 66 |
| 1991 | 15 | 85 |
| 1992 | 30 | 96 |
| 1993 | 45 | 92 |
| 1994 | 58 | 136 |
| 1995 | 73 | 169 |
| 1996 | 99 | 247 |
| 1997 | 100 | 240 |
| 1998 | 102 | 330 |
| 1999 | 83 | 486 |
| 2000 | 107 | 491 |
| 2001 | 86 | 695 |
| 2002 | 87 | 722 |
| 2003 | 107 | 838 |
| 2004 | 74 | 952 |
| 2005 | 84 | 1043 |
| 2006 | 70 | 1220 |
| 2007 | 87 | 1361 |
| 2008 | 63 | 1294 |
| 2009 | 80 | 1597 |
| 2010 | 60 | 1577 |
| 2011 | 75 | 2037 |
| 2012 | 108 | 2323 |
| 2013 | 88 | 2324 |
| 2014 | 89 | 2500 |
| 2015 | 110 | 2511 |
| 2016 | 87 | 2760 |
| 2017 | 62 | 2775 |
| 2018 | 64 | 2519 |
| 2019 | 71 | 2781 |
| 2020 | 87 | 3211 |
| 2021 | 76 | 3471 |
| 2022 | 75 | 3131 |
Clark Atlanta University alumni
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Akon
- Occupations
- entrepreneurrecord producersingerphilanthropistsongwriter
- Biography
-
Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam, known mononymously as Akon, is a Senegalese-American singer, record producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2004 following the release of "Locked Up" (featuring Styles P), the first single from his debut album Trouble (2004), followed by the second single "Lonely".
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Emmanuel Lewis
- Occupations
- child actortelevision actor
- Biography
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Emmanuel Lewis is an American actor, best known for playing the title character in the 1980s television sitcom Webster.
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Eva Marcille
- Occupations
- television actormodelactor
- Biography
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Eva Marcille Sterling is an American actress, fashion model and television personality. She started her career by winning the third cycle of America's Next Top Model.
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Kenya Barris
- Occupations
- film actortelevision producershowrunneractorscreenwriter
- Biography
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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 | 614 |
| 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 |