CAU
Clark Atlanta University
223 James P Brawley Dr SW, Atlanta, United StatesAll photos (5)
Overview of Clark Atlanta University (CAU)
About this school
Clark Atlanta is a private university formed from the 1988 merger of historically black institutions Clark College (founded in 1869) and Atlanta University (founded in 1865). Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education, International Affairs and Development, Library and Information Science, and Social Work. The 113-acre campus is located one mile west of downtown Atlanta.
- www.cau.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
690
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:3,302
- Men:909 Men (27.5%)
- Women:2,393 Women (72.5%)
Location
Admission Information (CAU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Clark Atlanta University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 3 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | May 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW |
City, State, Zip | Atlanta, GA 30314 |
Phone | (404) 880-6605 |
Fax | (404) 880-6174 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | April 1 |
Application Fee | $35 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 2 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 58% of 13,940 applicants were admitted |
Women | 58% of 10,548 applicants were admitted |
Men | 57% of 3,392 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,106 (14%) of 8,075 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 840 (14%) of 6,156 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 266 (14%) of 1,919 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.24 |
375 And Above | 13% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 13% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 22% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 31% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 4% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 489 average |440-530 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 3% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 45% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 6% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 7% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 51% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 41% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 20 average |17-22 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 0% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 15% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 61% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 24% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (CAU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $23,082 (59.84%)
- Room & Board: - $10,878 (28.2%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,500 (3.89%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,112 (8.07%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Clark Atlanta University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning February 15 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001559 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 940 (95.2%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 906 (96.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 901 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 445 (49.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 48% |
Average Award | $7,742 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 832 (92.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,987 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 864 (95.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,230 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 149 (16.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,780 (93.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,638 (94.9%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,622 (99.4%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,261 (48.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 45% |
Average Award | $7,324 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,378 (90.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,425 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,503 (95.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,446 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 405 (15.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 91% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $40,393 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,740 |
Academics & Instruction (CAU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
179
Part-Time Faculty
102
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
42%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 16% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 16% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 29% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 17% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 14% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 7% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 40% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 40% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 10% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 10% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
30-39
40-49
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 741 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Clark Atlanta University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
70.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
26.2%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
38.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
40.0%
Programs & Majors (CAU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (28)
- Accounting
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry, General
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- French Language and Literature
- History, General
- Mathematics, General
- Music, General
- Philosophy
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Psychology
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Arts in Humanities
Master's Programs of Study (27)
- Accounting
- African-American Studies
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Psychology
- English
- History
- Information Science
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Physics
- Political Science
- Public Administration
- Romance Languages
- Science Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Women's Studies
Campus Life (CAU)
Location & Geography
Population
443,775
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
126 acres
Weather
Temperature | 31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September |
Rain | 116 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 2 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
Nearest Train Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
64% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
38%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Panther |
School Colors | Black, red, and gray |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, football, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Clark Atlanta University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, spirit boosters, pre-alumni council, campus activities board, orientation guides, national association for the advancement of colored people
Sororities
12% of women participate
Fraternities
3% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
3,187
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
3,302
Women
2,393
Men
909
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.1% Asian
- 90.5% Black/African-American
- 0.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 0.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 0.1% White
- 9.1% Unknown
International Students
5.9% from 10 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
690