Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA, USA

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Key Admission Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • HBCU
  • Coed

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This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
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100
58%
Acceptance Rate
16,718
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
133
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
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No
ACT
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes
Transcript
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted.November 1
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 1June 1
Fall Regular DecisionMay 1June 1
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 1
Test Optional
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Yes
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers available
Rolling Admissions
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No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
22%
Out-Of-State Students
70%
US States Represented
40
Countries Represented
16
8%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
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36
Average SAT Composite: 1006
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1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
410
75th
510
Reading
25th
450
75th
543
4.00
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
22%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
14%
3.00 - 3.24
23%
2.50 - 2.99
25%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
7
Top 25%
27
Top 50%
69

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-688-3228
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

What Students Are Saying

there is a lot to do on campus and in atlanta in general. being involved and taking advantage of the resources available are the best things you can do.
Tia from Atlanta, GA
CAU is definitely one of the best...but, because we are located in the heart of a big and exciting city, my advice to prospective students would be to stay focused; remember that you are here for growth and educational purposes. Practice time management; it's normal to have a social life but make sure that you balance that time. Be true to yourself; being realistic and setting achievable goals before coming to school outlines your academic year and has already put into practice a form of time management.
Ayinde from Philadelphia, PA
Always put school first make it your number one priority. It is so easy to get caught up in the party life make sure you limit yourself because if you don't you will find yourself falling behind. Get involved you will learn so much and meet so many great people. Most importantly spend your money wisely!
Nekesha from CA
If you are thinking about Clark Atlanta University I think you should of course see if the distance is something you can handle. A lot of student come from out of state and can't get back and forth home. You should also think about how big of a city Atlanta is and if you can handle being away.
Brittany from Nashville, TN
If students are considering an out-of-state college be cautious in the decision because being far away from home and far from family can take a toll on some students. It is natural to be home sick and if that happens there is a counseling service on campus so students can have a safe and confidential place that they are able to go to. Also, go to a school that offers great classes for your specific major.
Nailah from Minneapolis, MN
In preparation to attend Clark make sure you build up your savings account. You need to have cash for unexpected expenses.
Lee from Upper Marlboro, MD
SAVE YOUR MONEY
JOHN from TAMPA, FL
Being able to set priorities for yourself is the biggest thing someone needs to know before attending this insititution. Also come up with a finicial plan and start saving as much as you can, because this school is pricey. Network and become involved once you arrive. Remember that purpose of going to college is to have a career.
Jillian from Allen, TX
-make sure that you choose the appropriate class times for you. meaning please don't pick a 9 am class when you know that you don't get up until 11am.
-make enough friends so that you have a variety of things that you can do and get involved in for community service and free time.
-make a semi schedule for your harder classes so that you will pass them. meaning make a study schedule so you will be on track.
-make sure that you take the right amount of classes each semester so that you won't be on overload and fail classes that you will have to repeat.
-get to know your professors they are always willing to help you.
chamoune from San Diego, CA
Come only if you want to make a difference beyond your community...We change the world at Clark Atlanta University
Teresa from Philadelphia, PA