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Overview |
CAU | |||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | cau.edu | |||
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Costs |
CAU | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% |
Admission |
CAU | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 16,153 | |||
| Admitted | 9,088 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
CAU | |||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 |
Diversity |
CAU | |||
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| % Men | 24% | |||
| % Women | 76% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | Yes | |||
| % White | 0% | |||
| % Black | 84% | |||
| % Hispanic | 0% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 13% |
Students |
CAU | |||
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| % In-State | 27% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | |||
Campus |
CAU | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/