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Chances of getting into Clark Atlanta University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
58%
Admission Difficulty for Clark Atlanta University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Average 
How hard is it to get into CAU and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at CAU is 58%.  It ranks #14 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. CAU is a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 9,737 out of 16,718 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 76 percent on standardized admission tests. Clark Atlanta University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.28. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The CAU application fee is $35 and applications are due by May 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Clark Atlanta University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

CAU SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
860-1053
Applicants Submitting SAT 
19%
SAT Scores for Clark Atlanta University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 450
SAT Math 25th 410
SAT Composite 25th 860
SAT Scores for Clark Atlanta University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 543
SAT Math 75th 510
SAT Composite 75th 1053
Average SAT Score 960

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Clark Atlanta University?

Clark Atlanta University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Clark Atlanta University score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 860-1053.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Clark Atlanta University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1053 and Above Good >72%
956 to 1053 Avg + 58%-72%
860 to 956 Avg - 42%-58%
764 to 860 Reach 28%-42%
Less than 764 Low <28%
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CAU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-20 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
8%
ACT Scores for Clark Atlanta University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Clark Atlanta University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 20
Average ACT Score 18

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into CAU?

Clark Atlanta University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

CAU regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-20.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Clark Atlanta University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
20 and Above Good >76%
18 to 20 Avg + 58%-76%
17 to 18 Avg - 47%-58%
16 to 17 Reach 37%-47%
Less than 16 Low <37%
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CAU GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.28
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Clark Atlanta University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into CAU. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Clark Atlanta University was 3.28 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #26 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as CAU accepts 58% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Clark Atlanta University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 6.42% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.8% Good
3.50 to 3.74 16.05% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.6% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 25.1% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 25.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.95% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.08% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

69% of Clark Atlanta University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Clark Atlanta University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7%
Top 25% of class 27%
Top 50% of class 69%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Clark Atlanta University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 12,992 3,726 16,718
Accepted 7,809 1,928 9,737
Acceptance Rate 60% 52% 58%
Enrolled 869 254 1,123
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 11% 13% 12%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
36

Applicants have 36 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Clark Atlanta University is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Clark Atlanta University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Clark Atlanta University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Clark Atlanta University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138947 IPEDS survey data for Clark Atlanta University.

FAQs

Does Clark Atlanta University prefer SAT or ACT?

19% of students submit their SAT scores to CAU. 8% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Clark Atlanta University?

58% of those who apply are granted admission to CAU. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Clark Atlanta University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 860 and 1053. 19% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Clark Atlanta University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 20. 8% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.