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IPEDS ID: 138947
OPE ID: 00155900
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Clark Atlanta University
223 James P Brawley Drive, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314-4391
General information:  (404) 880-8000
Website:  www.cau.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus setting:  City: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  4,068 (3,380 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  14 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionsadmissions.cau.edu/
Financial Aidwww.cau.edu/FinancialAid/default.html
Apply Onlinewww.cau.edu/Apply_to_CAU.aspx
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.
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
United Methodist
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Other Characteristics
Historically Black College or University
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$17,038$16,100$15,360
Books and supplies$2,200$2,000$2,000
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$7,192$7,086$6,974
Other$2,952$2,374$2,364
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$29,382$27,560$26,698
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
  • Tuition inflation rate estimates for this school are based on the 3 years of data shown in the student expenses section.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
  • No alternative tuition plans are offered by this institution.
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Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$8,878,711
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant2,110
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 94% Did not receive aid: 6%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 79% Federal: 66% Pell: 66% Other Federal: 26% State/Local: 17% Institutional: 24%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $7,709 Federal: $4,611 Pell: $3,062 Other Federal: $3,900 State/Local: $3,203 Institutional: $10,638
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 94% Federal: 86% Non-federal: 55%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $5,270 Federal: $3,530 Non-federal: $3,442
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment4,068
Undergraduate enrollment3,380
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment178
Graduate enrollment688
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 96% Part-time: 4%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 27% Female: 73%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0% Black or African American: 89% Hispanic/Latino: 0% White: 0% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 10% Non-resident alien: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 95% 25 and over: 4% Age unknown: 1%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 26% Out-of-state: 73% Foreign countries: 0% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 45% Part-time: 55%
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Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $35
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants6,6741,6385,036
Percent admitted57%52%58%
Percent admitted who enrolled22%22%22%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Formal demonstration of competenciesX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT53065%
ACT28435%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading420490
SAT Math410480
ACT Composite1820
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 75% Part-time students: 33%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 81 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 45% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 20% 6-year: 40% 8-year: 41%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 38% Female: 47%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Black or African American: 44% (!)Race/ethnicity unknown: 65%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
African-American/Black Studies-32-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other-24-
Category total-56-
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General4211-
Category total4211-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting219--
Business Administration and Management, General11334--
Business/Managerial Economics20--
Category total13643--
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other124---
Category total124---
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences, General11---
Computer Science37--
Category total147--
Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services-7--
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11---
Education, General7---
Education, Other-5--
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-9141
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching-2--
Secondary Education and Teaching-1--
Special Education and Teaching, General-6--
Category total1830141
Engineering
Engineering, General9---
Category total9---
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General1601-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies13---
Category total2901-
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
French Language and Literature00--
Spanish Language and Literature20--
Category total20--
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling0---
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other2---
Category total2---
History
History, General610-
Category total610-
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General115--
Category total115--
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy0---
Religion/Religious Studies2---
Category total2---
Physical sciences
Chemistry, General221-
Physics, General00--
Category total221-
Psychology
Counseling Psychology-1--
Psychology, General69---
Category total691--
Public administration and social service professions
Public Administration-8--
Social Work15656-
Category total15736-
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies363--
Category total363--
Social sciences
International Relations and Affairs-05-
Political Science and Government, General2112-
Sociology33--
Category total2447-
Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General2---
Fashion/Apparel Design21---
Music, General3---
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism6---
Category total32---
Grand total573175361
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division II (with football) MenWomen
All Track Combined1710
Baseball16–
Basketball2012
Football67–
Softball–19
Tennis–8
Volleyball–16
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 1/1/1990 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools1/1/1976 -  Accredited
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession210
Drug law violations6103
Liquor law violations122
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession010
Drug law violations322
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible130
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery222
Aggravated assault001
Burglary16116
Motor vehicle theft384
Arson000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible120
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery200
Aggravated assault000
Burglary1214
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$3,744
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,853
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate8.5%4.8%4.8%
Number in default12510591
Number in repayment1,4622,1721,866
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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