Clark Atlanta University

Clark Atlanta University, also nicknamed as CAU, was established on July 1st, 1988. CAU was originally created as Atlanta University in 1865. After several name and status changes, it was given its present name. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the main campus includes more than 30 buildings and sits on more than 125 acres. It enrolls more than 4,500 students annually and is the oldest Graduate institution in the state providing learning opportunities mostly to the African-American students. The university is comprised of the following schools and colleges:

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

CAU is home to a number of recognized clubs and organizations which includes Kappa Psi, Phi Mu and Sigma Alpha Iota.

Clark Atlanta University Highlights

Where Clark Atlanta University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in media, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High female/male ratio.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

Clark Atlanta University is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Clark Atlanta University was 4,271 in 2007 (3,945 full-time equivalent).

About 25% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 75% of the class.

Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students and graduate students are 19%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Clark Atlanta University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Clark Atlanta University provides on-campus housing for 1,048 of its 3,945 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.

Clark Atlanta University Athletics

School sports include football (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), basketball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), baseball (Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference), and track (Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference).

Clark Atlanta University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 65 male students received the aid (men were 61% of those receiving aid) and 41 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 39% of students receiving such aid) .

Clark Atlanta University Admissions (2007)

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