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Overview
Formed by the merger of Clark College and Atlanta University, Clark Atlanta University is an Historically Black College and University affiliated with the United Methodist Church in Atlanta. CAU is home to colleges of Business Administration, Education, Arts & Sciences, and Social Work conferring bachelor’s degrees in 38 fields of study. In addition to classroom facilities, the CAU campus hosts the Clark Atlanta University Art Museum featuring a renowned collection of African and African American art as well as the only jazz radio station in Atlanta. For athletically inclined students, CAU fields 10 men’s and women’s sports teams known as the Panthers.
Acceptance Rate:
65%
Average Net Price:
$29,100
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1006
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $28,310 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $28,310 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,748 |
| Books and Supplies | $1900 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
49%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
69%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,188
69%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,221
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,416
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
24%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$858
76%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,221
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$9,797,212
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,806,896
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
93%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,225
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,764
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
82%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,612
Average Other Loans Per Year
$8,768
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
27672
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
133
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | June 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | June 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
1%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1006
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,135
Total Number of Undergrads
3,495
0
100
23%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
39
Faculty Overview
0
100
85%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
40
Countries Represented
16
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
80
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
53%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
53%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Panthers
School Colors
red, black, and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Total Male Athletes
147
Total Female Athletes
73
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Clark Atlanta University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,200
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
New York
Washington
Los Angeles
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta Public Schools
AT&T
Fulton County Schools
Delta Air Lines
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Community and Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,764
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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