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Clark Atlanta University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Religious affliation

United Methodist

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$24,730

Out of state

$24,730
Graduate

In state

$19,120

Out of state

$19,120

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
96%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 75.0% $5,717
State/local grants 14.0% $3,285
Institutional grants 38.0% $8,258
Loans 88.0% $6,735

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$10,982 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,900 per year

Personal Expenses

$3,312 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Fashion/Apparel Design
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Social Work
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Public Administration
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
56.26%
  • Apply 16,153
  • Accepted 9,088
  • Attend 1,157

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$35
Graduate
$40

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
430-540
ACT Composite
16-20
SAT Reading
450-580
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
76%
Male Students
24%

Student Ethnicities
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  1. Black60.1%
  2. Not Specified38.18%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities0.89%
  4. Caucasian0.43%
  5. Hispanic/Latino0.22%
  6. American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
  7. Asian0.08%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

4,306

Undergraduate students

3,593

Graduate students

713

Full Time Students
92%
Part Time Students
8%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Softball
Female sports:
  • Softball
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Tennis
  • Cross Country
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Female

    • Softball
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Tennis
    • Cross Country
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