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Clark Atlanta University (CAU)

  • 223 James P Brawley Drive, S.W.
  • Atlanta, GA 30314
  • OPEID College Code: 00155900
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  • General Phone: (404) 880-8000
  • President: Dr. Walter Broadnax
  • Website: WWW.CAU.EDU
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 4,271
  • College Alias: CAU
  • College Mascot: Panthers
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • ROTC
    • Army Navy
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Methodist
    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.
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    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Historically Black College
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Doctoral, Professional Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,7155,1146,829
Number Granted Admission (%)1,068 (62%)3,449 (67%)4,517 (66%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)269 (25%)792 (23%)1,061 (23%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam75471%
ACT ® Exam30329%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410490
SAT ® Math400480
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1720
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving80%50%22%11%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,704$3,702$2,737$11,083
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)4.8%4.8%7.3%
Number in Default10591116
Number in Repayment2,1721,8661,571
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$16,100$15,360$14,522
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,100$15,360$14,522
Books and Supplies$2,000$2,000$2,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,086$6,974$6,888
Other Expenses$2,374$2,364$2,374
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,421$9,421$9,421
Other Expenses$2,374$2,364$2,364
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,374$2,364$2,374
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$27,560$26,698$25,784
Out of State$27,560$26,698$25,784
Off Campus
In-State$29,895$29,145$28,307
Out of State$29,895$29,145$28,307
Off Campus with Family
In-State$20,474$19,734$18,896
Out of State$20,474$19,734$18,896
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, Biological Sciences53-1
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting2310-
Business Administration and Management15235-
Business Economics2--
 
Communications and Journalism
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other160--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences132-
Computer Science34-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services-9-
Early Childhood Education121-
Education9--
Education, Other-5-
Education, Teaching Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities---
Educational Leadership and Administration-214
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-3-
Secondary Education-6-
Special Education and Teaching-3-
Middle School Education22-
 
Engineering
Engineering16--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature141-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies7--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies-63
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other-23
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature---
Spanish Language and Literature11-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling7--
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other6--
 
History
History121-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Systems Science and Theory--2
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics63-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy---
Religious Studies2--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry213
Physics23-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology-1-
Psychology87--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration-9-
Social Work196213
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies264-
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs-4-
Political Science and Government2123
Sociology64-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art and Art Studies7--
Fashion and Apparel Design18--
Music8--
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism6--
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,271
    • Undergraduate: 3,533 Graduate: 738
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,206 Female: 3,065
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 968 Female: 2,565
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 238 Female: 500
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,741 Part-Time: 530
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,375 Part-Time: 158
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 366 Part-Time: 372
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien621%
American Indian40.09%
Black3,73787%
Asian40.09%
Hispanic160.4%
White60.1%
Unknown44210%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181133%
Ages 18-191,66839%
Ages 20-211,04624%
Ages 22-2467616%
Ages 25-293338%
Ages 30-341564%
Ages 35-39902%
Ages 40-491032%
Ages 50-65531%
Age Over 6520.05%
Age Uknown310.7%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees724585139
Faculty Status334230104
Tenured Faculty123123-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service356252104
Primarily Instruction334230104
Primarily Research2222-
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6767-
Other Professionals17914930
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1221175
Clerical And Secretarial65623
Service and/or Maintenance3232-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,047 (219)$54,417 (136)$45,524 (83)
Professor$67,208 (44)$68,311 (37)$61,380 (7)
Associate Professor$53,603 (71)$54,361 (51)$51,670 (20)
Assistant Professor$48,260 (59)$49,922 (29)$46,653 (30)
Instructor$34,603 (35)$34,011 (15)$35,046 (20)
Lecturer$35,790 (10)$35,741 (4)$35,823 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$57,834 (11)$59,353 (7)$55,176 (4)
Associate Professor$62,513 (6)$59,130 (4)$69,279 (2)
Assistant Professor$54,667 (4)$68,261 (2)$41,074 (2)
Lecturer$42,432 (1)$42,432 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$50,869 (230)$54,131 (143)$45,507 (87)
Professor$67,208 (44)$68,311 (37)$61,380 (7)
Associate Professor$53,411 (77)$53,926 (55)$52,125 (22)
Assistant Professor$48,036 (63)$50,305 (31)$45,838 (32)
Instructor$34,603 (35)$34,011 (15)$35,046 (20)
Lecturer$35,692 (11)$35,536 (5)$35,823 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,190,978$871,768$319,210
Ratio (%)100%73%27%
 
Participants
All Athletes18512065
Unduplicated Athletes18512065
Baseball1616-
Basketball322012
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)271710
Football6767-
Softball19-19
Tennis8-8
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$44,159$17,075
Assistant Coaches-$17,445$5,593
 
Coaches
All Coaches281513
Baseball11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students44%
 
By Gender
Male40%
Female46%
 
By Race
Black44%
Asian100%
Hispanic-
Unknown39%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less23%
5 Years40%
6 Years44%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related310
Liquor Related22
Residence Hall
Weapons Related-1
Drug Related22
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape-3
Robbery22
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary611
Vehicle Theft48
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-2
Burglary41
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  • Reviewed on: September 20, 2009
  • Rating: 5 / 5 Flag Review
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008