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  • ATLANTA, GA
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Clark Atlanta University

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      C minus
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      A+
    7. Professors
      B minus
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      B+
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      C minus
    Clark Atlanta is a private, Methodist university located in Atlanta, Georgia. As a historically black college, CAU has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,951 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Clark Atlanta acceptance rate is 59%. Popular majors include Business, Radio and Television, and Biology. Graduating 42% of students, Clark Atlanta alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,700.
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    223 JAMES P BRAWLEY DRIVE, SW
    ATLANTA, GA 30314
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    About Clark Atlanta...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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    CAU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    59%
    Application Deadline
    May 1
    SAT Range
    880-1040
    ACT Range
    17-20
    Application Fee
    $35
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $29,100 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,094 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B minus
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      117 Graduates
    • Radio and Television
      101 Graduates
    • Biology
      71 Graduates
    • Psychology
      65 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      53 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Design
      38 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      16 Graduates
    • Accounting
      15 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      15 Graduates
    • Literature
      14 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      100%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    2,951 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    145
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    72%
    Varsity Athletes
    6%
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    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $35,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    42%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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