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
General Information
Address
Clark Atlanta University
223 James P Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30314
See on Map(opens in a new window)Phone
(404) 880-8000
Website
www.cau.edu/(opens in a new window)cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$24,730Out of state
$24,730Graduate
In state
$19,120Out of state
$19,120Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
96%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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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
Pay For College with ROTC
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Financial aid resources
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
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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
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Business/Managerial Economics
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Technology
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Rhetoric and Composition
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Demography and Population Studies
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Fashion/Apparel Design
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Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Social Work
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Public Administration
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Business/Managerial Economics
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Education, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Chemistry, Other
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Physics, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
56.26%- Apply 16,153
- Accepted 9,088
- Attend 1,157
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$35Graduate
$40Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
76%Male Students
24%Student Ethnicities
- Black60.1%
- Not Specified38.18%
- Two Or More Ethnicities0.89%
- Caucasian0.43%
- Hispanic/Latino0.22%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
- 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 X
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Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
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Female
- Softball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Cross Country