School Overview
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Clark Atlanta University is a historically black, private university. Clark Atlanta was formed by the convergence of two higher-learning institutions: Clark College, a liberal arts college established in 1869, and Atlanta University, a graduate school instituted in 1865.
The Washington Monthly included Clark Atlanta on its list of “Best Colleges and Universities” in 2008. The university was also ranked at number 24 on US News & World Report’s list of 34 best historically black colleges and universities. Clark Atlanta is affiliated with the United Negro College Fund.
Clark Atlanta’s athletes, known as the Panthers, compete within Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Among the competitive sports for women are tennis, volleyball, softball, cross country, track & field, and basketball, while men can participate in football, basketball, baseball, cross country, and track & field.
General Information
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Admission Office 223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW 101 Trevor Arnett Hall Atlanta, GA 30314-4391 (404) 880-8784 (800) 688-3228 Fax: (404) 880-6174 [email protected] Contact: Kevin Williams Director of Admissions |
Main Address 223 James P. Brawley Drive, SW Atlanta, GA 30314-4391 (404) 880-8000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,380 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 823 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,380 Graduate enrollment: 688 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 57% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 73% |
College Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Radio, television, and digital communications B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Early Childhood Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Clark Atlanta University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (404) 880-8000 |
| Website: | www.cau.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.cau.edu/admitted-portal/adm-steps.html#section-40163e94a386e885aa7b14f181ded076 |
| Address: | 223 James P Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4391 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,920 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 40% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,889 (99% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $23,144 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $23,144 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,223 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Clark Atlanta University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Clark Atlanta University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 3 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Education | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 28 | 25 | 7 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Clark Atlanta University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $23,144 |
| Out-of-state | $23,144 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $17,796 |
| Out-of-state | $17,796 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 888 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 746 | 81% | $10,223 |
| Student loan aid | 795 | 87% | $7,763 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,752 | 83% | $11,308 |
| Federal student loans | 2,830 | 85% | $6,981 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Clark Atlanta University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Clark Atlanta University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 16,483 | 3,781 | 12,702 | Percent admitted | 100% | 55% | 55% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 5% | 5% | 5% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Clark Atlanta University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,920 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,318 |
| Graduate enrollment | 602 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Clark Atlanta University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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