Overview
Student Population
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Clark Atlanta University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 15,613 prospective students applied, and 9,219 were granted admission. Of those admitted 786 enrolled in the school. 3,448 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 328 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $18,990 plus fees of $2,705. CAU is ranked 889 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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CAU is rated within the lower 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Clark Atlanta University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#889 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#495 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#21 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#12 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#20 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1040 |
| ACT | 17/20 |
| GPA | 3.2 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $35 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 |
| Other Fees | $2,705 |
| Room and Board | $11,506 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,312 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,413 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Communication | 26% |
| Business | 21% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| English and Literature | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138947 IPEDS survey data for Clark Atlanta University.
Current students may use the Clark Atlanta University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.