Clark Atlanta University: Ranking & Review
| Atlanta rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 223 | 673 Top 4% |
Clark Atlanta University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 57% | 58% |
| Applicants | 13,940 | 3,392 | 10,548 |
| Admissions | 8,075 | 1,919 | 6,156 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 914 | 201 | 713 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 3,992 | 1,128 | 2,864 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 491 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 54% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 509 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 56% |
| ACT Composite |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $35. Application fee for graduates - $40.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Clark Atlanta University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $37,382 | $37,382 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $9,338 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Clark Atlanta University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,108 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $20,476 | $20,476 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,416 | $1,416 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $853 | $853 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $15,966 | $15,966 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,416 | $1,416 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $887 | $887 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 106 | 48 | 154 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 25 | 106 | 3 | 134 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 87 | 87 | ||
| Education | 7 | 33 | 21 | 61 |
| Psychology | 50 | 50 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 37 | 2 | 9 | 48 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 35 | 5 | 40 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 32 | 32 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 7 | 20 | 27 | |
| Social Sciences | 16 | 3 | 4 | 23 |
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 13 | 4 | 23 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 12 | 6 | 1 | 19 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 6 | 5 | 11 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 430 | 244 | 43 | 717 |
A total of 430 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Clark Atlanta University.
At the master's and doctor's level 287 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 33% | 42% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | CAU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1988 |
| Motto | I'll Find a Way or Make One |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist |
| Mission Statement | Clark Atlanta University is an urban research university characterized by a focus on the intellectual and personal development of each student. Leveraging its distinctive history, the mission of Clark Atlanta University is to transform the lives of students and their communities by preparing citizen leaders to be problem-solvers through innovative learning programs; supportive interactions with faculty, staff, and students; exemplary scholarship; and purposeful service. |
| Colors | red, black, gray |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 568 |
| Instructional FTE | 213 |
| Research FTE | 18 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.cau.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 223 James P Brawley Drive, SW Atlanta, Georgia, 30314-4391 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 486,000 |
| Phone | 4048808000 |