Clark Atlanta University

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• 223 James P Brawley Drive, S.W.
  Atlanta , GA 30314-4391
  (404) 880-8000
  WWW.CAU.EDU Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Large city

  Enrollment

  3,800

  Full time

  3,798

  Part time

  2

  Men full time

  1,107

  Women full time

  2,691

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  The mission of Clark Atlanta University is to provide a quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education to a student body that is predominately African-American and also diversified by students from various other racial, ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. As an institution grounded in the liberal arts, the University is committed to the development of productive and creative students who excel in their chosen careers and who becom responsible citizens in their communities and the world. To achieve its mission, the University attracts and maintains a dedicated faculty that meets hifh professional standards in teaching, scholarship, research, and service. The University also provides an educational environment in which its students thrive, learn, and develop their potential for leadership and responsible citizenship, and the pursuit and creation of knowledge. The University maintains an historic relationship with the United Methodist Church and emphasizes sound ethical and moral principles that promote personal integrity and understanding of others.

  Clark Atlanta University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

  Religious affiliation

  United Methodist

  Highest degree offered

  Doctoral

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  No

  Clark Atlanta University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  0%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  87%

  Hispanic

  0%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  0%

  Non-Resident Alien

  0%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  12%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Clark Atlanta University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $35

  Applied

  6,829

  Admitted

  4,517

  Enrolled

  1,061

  Admitted %

  66%

  Clark Atlanta University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Required

  Recommendations

  Recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Recommended

  Clark Atlanta University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  71%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  410

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  490

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  400

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  480

  Students submitting ACT

  29%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  17

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  20

• Clark Atlanta University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $16,100

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $16,100

  Books and Supplies

  $2,000

  On-campus room and board

  $7,086

  Off-campus room and board

  $9,421

  Clark Atlanta University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  86%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  50% , $3,702 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  11% , $11,083 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  80% , $4,704 on average

• Clark Atlanta University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Master
  African-American/Black Studies	0	3
  Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other	0	2
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	42	1
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	21	9
  Business Administration and Management, General	113	34
  Business/Managerial Economics	2	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master
  Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other	124	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	11	0
  Computer Science	3	7
  Education	Bachelor	Master
  Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	0	7
  Education, General	7	0
  Education, Other	0	5
  Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	9
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	0	2
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	1
  Special Education and Teaching, General	0	6
  Engineering	Bachelor	Master
  Engineering, General	9	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	16	0
  Speech and Rhetorical Studies	13	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master
  French Language and Literature	0	0
  Spanish Language and Literature	2	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	2	0
  History	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	6	1
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	11	5
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master
  Philosophy	0	0
  Religion/Religious Studies	2	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	2	2
  Physics, General	0	0
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master
  Counseling Psychology	0	1
  Psychology, General	69	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Bachelor	Master
  Public Administration	0	8
  Social Work	15	65
  Security and Protective Services	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	36	3
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master
  International Relations and Affairs	0	0
  Political Science and Government, General	21	1
  Sociology	3	3
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master
  Art/Art Studies, General	2	0
  Fashion/Apparel Design	21	0
  Music, General	3	0
  Theatre Literature, History and Criticism	6	0

• Clark Atlanta University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  -

  Regular application deadline

  -

  Fall application deadline

  -

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  -

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  -

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  -

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

• Clark Atlanta University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.ecampustours.com/VirtualTours/Default.aspx?FafsaCode=001559&login=false

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Clark Atlanta University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  Yes

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Clark Atlanta University Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  Yes

  Air Force

  No

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