The mission of Clark Atlanta University is to provide a quality undergraduate, graduate and professional education to a student body that is predominantly 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 become responsible citizens in their communities and the world.
To achieve its mission, the University attracts and maintains a dedicated faculty that meets high 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.
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) is a private, historically black university in Atlanta, Georgia. It was formed in 1988 with the consolidation of Clark College and Atlanta University.
Clark Atlanta offers undergraduate, graduate, specialist and doctoral professional degrees as well as certificate programs.
The university operates four colleges.
Clark Atlanta was ranked on the Washington Monthly's 2008 list of "Best Colleges and Universities" and the US News & World Report list of historically black colleges and universities (No. 24 out of 34 best).
Clark Atlanta University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Research University – High Research Activity.
CAU's main campus houses 37 buildings on and is located from the center of Atlanta, Georgia.
Clark Atlanta University was formed by the consolidation of Atlanta University, which offered only graduate degrees, and Clark College, a four-year undergraduate institution oriented to the liberal arts.
Atlanta University, founded in 1865, by the American Missionary Association, with later assistance from the Freedman's Bureau, was, before consolidation, the nation's oldest graduate institution serving a predominantly African American student body. By the late 1870s, Atlanta University had begun granting bachelor's degrees and supplying black teachers and librarians to the public schools of the South. In 1929-30, it began offering graduate education exclusively in various liberal arts areas, and in the social and natural sciences. It gradually added professional programs in social work, library science, and business administration. At this same time, Atlanta University affiliated with Morehouse College and Spelman College in a university plan known as the Atlanta University System. The campus was moved to its present site, and the modern organization of the Atlanta University Center emerged, with Clark College, Morris Brown College, and the Interdenominational Theological Center joining the affiliation later. The story of the Atlanta University over the next twenty years from 1930 includes many significant developments. The Schools of Library Science, Education, and Business Administration were established in 1941, 1944, and 1946 respectively. The Atlanta School of Social Work, long associated with the University, gave up its charter in 1947 to become an integral part of the University. In 1957, the controlling Boards of the six institutions (Atlanta University; Clark, Morehouse, Morris Brown and Spelman Colleges; and Gammon Theological Seminary) ratified new Articles of Affiliation. Unlike the old Articles of 1929, the new contract created the Atlanta University Center. The influence of Atlanta University has been extended through professional journals and organizations, including Phylon and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), for both of which Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, a member of the faculty, provided leadership.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Baseball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf) Track (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 13,972 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 550 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,956 | 52% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,537 | 24% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,602 | 15% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,510 | 84% | |
Any Aid: |
87% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 47% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 63% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 330, Math: 360 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 593, Math: 580 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
clark atlanta university or spelman?
i have been accepted to both colleges and i can't decide where to go
19 months ago
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It all depends on what you are looking for. I graduated from Morehouse so I have a pretty objective view about both school. Clark Atlanta is a University so depending on what major you want like Mass Comm. or Journalism you may opt to go to CAU. The social scene is good and the school is co ed. My friend who is a recent graduate of Clark explained that the school is going through some things as far as the adminstration and accrediation so you may want to be wary of that. Spelman is a school that if you are looking for sisterhood and becoming part of a lifelong legacy you want to consider. It has several prominent alums, it has a beautiful campus and its right next to Morehouse so if you the single sex thing turns you off, dont worry cause Morehouse and Spelman are pratically the same campus. I have had girlfriends at both schools and CAU is a great school however I feel that the experience you would get a Spelman would be a once and lifetime experience. CAU, Hampton and Howard all provide similar experiences with some variations in academic rigor.
If I had a younger sister, I would definitely say Spelman. You can always cross register at CAU if you want the Co Ed experience. Bottom line whereever you go in the AUC will be great.
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I will be going there in the fall!
22 months ago
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the best way to know would be to visit the campus. Call the admission's office and they will arrange for you to see the layout of a basic room or even tour of most of the dorms.
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I'm not exactly My class valedictorian or anything but I'm not too shabby in the academic department
I'm in the top 20% in my class
My GPA is around a 2.9
My SAT score was 1260
and my ACT was 19
But....I have NO extra curricular activities and 0 volunteer hours. Since my sophmore year in HS ALL of my free time has been devoted to my Job..........
I've been accepted to 3 universities so I do have something to fall back on but still....what do you think?
23 months ago
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The admissions criteria for clark atlanta are :
* GPA: 2.5 on 4.0 scale
* Test Scores: 900 SAT; 19 ACT
So you are definately a great candidate.
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I want to transfer to a private school and I am torn between Brenau University and Clark Atlanta.
23 months ago
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Clark certainly has a better reputation....I've actually never heard of Brenau.
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Clark Atlanta University?
Who has attended this schoool? Did you like it? Pros and cons?
28 months ago
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hello. This is classified as a "historically black college". that being said i beieve that they provide a "sound" education and the location is good. However, I wouldn't expect to have ivy-leauge educated professors or classmates with 4.0s.
Disclaimer: I have neither attended the school nor known any graduates.
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Im going to Clark Atlanta University and if anyone else here goes or went there before, what is it like? How long are the classes? I want to major in business and fashion design. What classses should I take? I need answers.
28 months ago
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First, take the time to review the curriculum. The first year or two are pretty standard so you are taking pretty generic classes ie. Eng, Math, Science etc.
Next research some possible places you'd like to internship at (say within your Junior or Senior year), understand their expectations and requirements and push for it. These places could possibly be your future employers
Finally, enjoy this time because when its over....its over. So dont stress the small stuff, dont get caught up in things that wont matter a year from now, stay focused and disciplined. A lot of people fall off because they dont have their parents to tell them to get up and go to school...you finally run your own life do it right. And unless your dying there's no reason not to attend class ( BTW dying does not include upset stomach, headache, heartache, toothache). Always attend class!!
Good Luck to you! God Bless!
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I am an upcoming highschool senior and I want to attend CAU fall of 2007. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how early I should start applying, about financial aid, and overall is CAU a difficult school to get in? Oh and what is a good GPA and SAT/ACT to have to get accepted?? Thanks!
30 months ago
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I am an alumnus of CAU. It's not going to be extremely hard to get into CAU (not to mistaken for easy because by no means is it easy). If you seem like the average high school student with some extra curricular activities and a half descent SAT or ACT score, you should be ok. I would aim for a B- (2.66 and above) average and a score in the 960-1050 SAT and 18-22 ACT score range. With that range, I got into CAU, Hampton University, Johnson C. Smith University and Florida A&M University (the only schools I applied to).
Do not wait until the last minute to apply to any school. Right now is a great time to collect the applications and know their requirements and which essays you will have to write. The best way to know when to send off the application is to check the cut off date. I would send them off around Thanksgiving and at the latest Christmas so that the second half of your senior year is dedicated to waiting for the letters to roll in instead of stressing over deadlines.
You're going to have at least 2 issues with any HBCU's financial aid office (including CAU)- slow and unorganized. Whatever you do, fill out whatever you need early. And if you're having any complications, visit and call often. Make sure they know who you are from 20 paces. But I have to stress that these people are under a lot of pressure and it's best if you're nice but firm with them. They are cursed out almost every semester by students and parents alike. Just go in with an open mind.
The most important thing you need to be worried about is if the school is going to nurture your major interest. I fell in love with North Carolina A&T but their Journalism department was a wing of their English department when I visited WAY back in '99. Plus, the school's major focus is toward science and technology. At CAU, their Mass Media Arts department is always one of the top three majors at the University. CAU's interest was my interest and that's why I chose CAU. It's probably the best decision I ever made. That should be your main concern. Everything else will fall into place.
Go Panthers!
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What courses do I take in High school and what recommendations should I get Thanks in Advance for your answers
31 months ago
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Clark is not that deep, I go to CAU and all you need is over a 2.5 in college prep course and at least a 950 on the SAT. Extracurricular Activities are an excellent add on and your personal essay makes or breaks you usually. Good Luck in trying to become a CAU Panther!
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33 months ago
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Honestly - probably Tennessee State. If you're looking to do a specific major then you should do some homework on both schools. As for overall - yea - Tenn State. But Atlanta seems like a way better town (by better, I mean more to do and more fun) than anything in Tennessee - so consider your options.
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