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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. Carlton E. Brown
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 3,873
  • College Alias: CAU
  • College Mascot: Panthers
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  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Clark Atlanta University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    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
 
 
 
Clark Atlanta University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • 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 Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,5945,0876,681
Number Granted Admission (%)834 (52%)3,120 (61%)3,954 (59%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)174 (21%)529 (17%)703 (18%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam48870%
ACT ® Exam21130%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410480
SAT ® Math400470
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1820
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving86%58%23%16%
Avg Amount Receiving$9,010$4,533$2,149$7,924
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.4%8.5%4.8%
Number in Default111125105
Number in Repayment1,4851,4622,172
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$17,038$17,038$16,100
In-State Tuition and Fees$17,038$17,038$16,100
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,038$17,038$16,100
Books and Supplies$2,200$2,200$2,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,192$7,192$7,086
Other Expenses$2,952$2,750$2,374
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$29,382$29,180$27,560
In-State$29,382$29,180$27,560
Out of State$29,382$29,180$27,560
Off Campus
In-District$19,238$19,238$18,100
In-State$19,238$19,238$18,100
Out of State$19,238$19,238$18,100
Off Campus with Family
In-District$19,238$19,238$18,100
In-State$19,238$19,238$18,100
Out of State$19,238$19,238$18,100
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree34--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree1011-
Business Administration Degree9837-
Business Economics Degree1--
 
Communications and Journalism
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other Degree130--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree6--
Computer Science Degree13-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree-7-
Early Childhood Education Degree11--
Education Degree6--
Education Administration Degree-6-
Secondary Education Degree-1-
Special Education Teaching Degree-11-
Middle School Education Degree---
 
Engineering
Engineering Degree6--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree12--
Speech Degree6--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies Degree-2-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority and Gender Studies, Other Degree---
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree---
Spanish Language and Literature Degree3--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Community Health Services, Liaison, Counseling Degree1--
 
History
History Degree5--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree7--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree1--
Religious Studies Degree1--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree3--
Physics Degree-1-
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology Degree-3-
Psychology Degree40--
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration Degree-7-
Social Work Degree2054-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice Degree367-
 
Social Sciences
International Relations and Affairs Degree---
Political Science Degree181-
Sociology Degree31-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Fashion and Apparel Design Degree22--
Music Degree---
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism Degree10--
Art Studies Degree2--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,873
    • Undergraduate: 3,202 Graduate: 671
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,083 Female: 2,790
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 878 Female: 2,324
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 205 Female: 466
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,390 Part-Time: 483
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,067 Part-Time: 135
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 323 Part-Time: 348
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien411%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown3298%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18732%
Ages 18-191,26033%
Ages 20-211,24232%
Ages 22-2460716%
Ages 25-293268%
Ages 30-341213%
Ages 35-39872%
Ages 40-49852%
Ages 50-65491%
Age Over 6540.1%
Age Unknown190.5%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees680527153
Faculty Status28718998
Tenured Faculty108108-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service295194101
Primarily Instruction27617898
Primarily Research19163
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6767-
Other Professionals17914732
Technical and/or Paraprofessional13911920
Clerical And Secretarial62611
Service and/or Maintenance3333-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,943 (172)$60,930 (107)$50,381 (65)
Professor$73,452 (41)$75,335 (34)$64,304 (7)
Associate Professor$55,690 (58)$55,453 (39)$56,178 (19)
Assistant Professor$53,586 (47)$57,229 (25)$49,448 (22)
Instructor$37,480 (21)$37,178 (8)$37,666 (13)
Lecturer$49,412 (5)$67,295 (1)$44,941 (4)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,698 (6)$55,675 (4)$70,746 (2)
Professor$97,000 (1)- (-)$97,000 (1)
Associate Professor$59,385 (2)$59,385 (2)- (-)
Assistant Professor$49,474 (3)$51,965 (2)$44,491 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,698 (178)$60,376 (111)$50,605 (67)
Professor$73,592 (42)$75,335 (34)$66,187 (8)
Associate Professor$55,454 (60)$55,118 (41)$56,178 (19)
Assistant Professor$52,800 (50)$56,139 (27)$48,880 (23)
Instructor$37,480 (21)$37,178 (8)$37,666 (13)
Lecturer$49,412 (5)$67,295 (1)$44,941 (4)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,478,479$1,009,567$468,912
Ratio (%)100%68%32%
 
Participants
All Athletes17911465
Unduplicated Athletes17911465
Baseball1212-
Basketball311813
All Track Combined351817
Football6666-
Softball13-13
Tennis6-6
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$40,759$20,688
Assistant Coaches-$13,561$3,738
 
Coaches
All Coaches342113
Baseball11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football1313-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1212-
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 11%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students43%
 
By Gender
Male34%
Female45%
 
By Race
Black43%
Hispanic100%
Unknown34%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less29%
5 Years40%
6 Years43%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related72
On Campus
Weapons Related1-
Drug Related103
Liquor Related-2
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1-
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary104
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
Robbery32
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary136
Vehicle Theft54
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2 Reviews Submitted For Clark Atlanta University
  • Reviewed on: January 19, 2010 Flag Review
  • Rating:
  • Love the school and everything it has to offer i know that they have good academic programs and a staff that cares
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  • Reviewed on: September 20, 2009 Flag Review
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  • excellent
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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