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Clark Atlanta University is located in a large city, in Atlanta, Georgia. 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.
One of the good things about Clark Atlanta University is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study media.
The admissions department at Clark Atlanta University does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 53% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 330 to 593 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 4,469 students (4,115 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Clark Atlanta University.
The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
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.
Clark Atlanta University
223 James P Brawley
Atlanta, GA 30314
General Phone: (404) 880-8000
Admissions Phone: (404) 880-6605
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 880-8992
http://WWW.CAU.EDU
Clark Atlanta University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 239 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 152 | library science, political science, English composition, sociology, international relations, Spanish language, history, speech and rhetoric, ... |
| Media | 118 | mass communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 85 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 61 | social work, public administration |
| Science | 60 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Education And Teaching | 49 | educational administration, education courses, curriculum and instruction, science teaching, middle school teaching, English teaching, education, physical education teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer and info science |
| Design | 14 | fashion design |
| Engineering | 14 | engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering |
| Medicine | 14 | health professions |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Clark Atlanta University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 592 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 251 | 25 |
| Doctor's degree | 26 | 9 |
Clark Atlanta University is a historically black college.
In 2005, Clark Atlanta University had a total enrollment of 4,469 students (4,115 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 93% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 27% |
| California | 12% |
| New York | 9% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 9,330 | 4,349 | 47% | 1,107 | 25% |
| Men | 2,262 | 998 | 44% | 257 | 26% |
| Women | 7,068 | 3,351 | 47% | 850 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 330 | 593 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 63% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (404) 880-6605
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,972 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,972 |
| Room and board | $ 6,816 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,846 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,374 |
Financial Aid:
Clark Atlanta University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (404) 880-8992
Clark Atlanta University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 110 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 36 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $64,502 | 5 | $56,133 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $65,953 | 7 | $57,000 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 71 | $49,273 | 24 | $47,326 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $41,506 | 39 | $42,152 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $32,805 | 13 | $35,670 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $30,923 | 9 | $33,456 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 156 | $51,015 | 92 | $42,865 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 346 | 178 | 524 |
| Football | 228 | 0 | 228 |
| Track | 51 | 57 | 108 |
| Basketball | 33 | 51 | 84 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 70 | 76 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
English Composition
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clark Atlanta University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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