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Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University, also known as CAU, is a private university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1988 with the consolidation of Clark College and Atlanta University, the university offers undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral degrees as well as certificate programs. CAU was ranked on the Washington Monthly (2008 edition) list of "Best Colleges and Universities". The main campus of Clark Atlanta consists of more than 35 buildings, spread across more than 125 acres. CAU is organized into the following academic schools:

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Business Administration
  • School of Education
  • School of Social Work

Clark Atlanta is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Division II and the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). The sports teams are nicknamed the Black Panthers.

Overview of Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University is located in a large city, in Atlanta, GA. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Clark Atlanta University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Students at Clark Atlanta University often study media and family and social work.

Clark Atlanta University Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 420 to 490 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 480 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

Clark Atlanta University offers classes to 4,271 students (4,103 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.

Student Life

Clark Atlanta University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University
223 James P Brawley Drive, S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30314-4391
General Phone: (404) 880-8000
http://www.cau.edu

Clark Atlanta University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management179business management, accounting, managerial economics
Media124media and digital communications
Family and Social Work94social work, public administration
Liberal Arts85political science, English, speech and rhetoric, history, sociology, minority and gender studies, African-American studies, international relations, ...
Therapy and Counseling70psychology, counseling psychology, community health services
Education and Teaching63educational administration, early childhood education, education, school counseling, special ed, education courses, middle school teaching, secondary teaching
Science49biology, chemistry, physics
Security and Law Enforcement39criminal justice and safety
Computer Science and Engineering21computer and info science, computer science
Design21fashion design
Mathematics16mathematics
Engineering9engineering
Drama and Performing Arts6theater history and criticism
Music3music
Art Studies2art studies
Religion and Philosophy2religion, philosophy
Medicine2health professions

Number of programs and degrees for Clark Atlanta University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree57331
Master's degree17527
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship3610
Post-master's certificate11

Student Body

Clark Atlanta University is a historically black college.

In 2007-2008, Clark Atlanta University had a total enrollment of 4,271 students (4,103 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men23%
Women77%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate84%
Graduate16%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
Unknown88%
(Foreign Students)12%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1939%
20-2124%
22-2416%
25-298%
30-344%
35-392%
40-492%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Georgia22%
California10%
New York8%
Maryland7%
Texas6%
New Jersey5%
Illinois5%
Michigan4%
Pennsylvania4%
Florida4%
Ohio2%
Virginia2%
Massachusetts2%
North Carolina2%
Missouri2%
Tennessee2%
Alabama1%
Louisiana1%
Connecticut1%
South Carolina1%
Kentucky1%
Wisconsin1%
Washington, DC1%
Mississippi1%
Indiana1%
(International Students)1%
Minnesota1%

Clark Atlanta University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time67 %
Part-Time43 %

Clark Atlanta University Room and Board (2007)

Clark Atlanta University offers campus housing for 1,394 of its 4,103 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.

Clark Atlanta University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total6,6743,77957%82322%
Men1,63884452%18622%
Women5,0362,93558%63722%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal420490
SAT Math410480
ACT Composite1820

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT65%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT35%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Clark Atlanta University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 17,038
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 17,038
Room and board$ 7,192
Room charge$ 4,042
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,150
Books and supplies$ 2,200
Other expenses$ 2,952

Financial Aid:
Clark Atlanta University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155900)

Clark Atlanta University Faculty

Clark Atlanta University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured8929
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1519
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4235

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year3$50,2183$52,799
Assistant professorcalendar year1*1*
Lecturercalendar year1*0*
All faculty totalcalendar year5$53,1484$50,504

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year39$72,0987$62,067
Associate professoracademic year46$53,17120$54,291
Assistant professoracademic year31$52,52724$45,484
Instructoracademic year18$35,68623$36,021
Lectureracademic year7$45,5325$37,136
All faculty totalacademic year141$55,65379$45,900

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Clark Atlanta University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballSouthern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BasketballSouthern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
BaseballSouthern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
TrackSouthern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6541106
Football37037
Track141327
Basketball81018
Baseball606
All Other Sports01818

Clark Atlanta University Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General

DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work

LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

MUSIC
Music, General

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General

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Clark Atlanta University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Clark Atlanta University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Clark Atlanta University % of degrees in media
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Clark Atlanta University Minority % of student body
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Clark Atlanta University % of degrees in family and social work
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Clark Atlanta University Number of degree programs
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Clark Atlanta University Female % of student body
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Clark Atlanta University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Clark Atlanta University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Clark Atlanta University Number of students
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
United Methodist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, navy)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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