Clark Atlanta University
General Information
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- Carnegie Classification:
- Research Universities (high research activity)
- Religious Affiliation:
- United Methodist
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
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- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 178, 3890
- 178
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 4068, 0
- 4068
- Graduate enrollment:
- 4068, 0
- 4068
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 96.00, 4
- 96.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 4, 96
- 4%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 27.00, 73
- 27.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 73, 27
- 73%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Black or African American:
- 89.00, 11
- 89.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Two or more races:
- 10.00, 90
- 10.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 10.00, 90
- 10.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 1.00, 99
- 1.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- Age unknown:
- 10.00, 90
- 10.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- Out-of-state:
- 10.00, 90
- 10.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 10.00, 90
- 10.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
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Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
| Tuition and fees |
$17,038 |
$16,100 |
$15,360 |
| Books and supplies |
$2,200 |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
| Room and board (On Campus) |
$7,192 |
$7,086 |
$6,974 |
| Other (On Campus) |
$2,952 |
$2,374 |
$2,364 |
| Total Expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
| On Campus |
$27,182 |
$25,560 |
$24,698 |
Financial Aid
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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 94.00, 6
- 94%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- 79.00,66.00,17.00,24.00
- Total grants: 79%
Federal: 66%
State/Local: 17%
Institutional: 24%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- 7709,4611,3203,10638
- Total grants: $26,161
Federal: $4,611
State/Local: $3,203
Institutional: $10,638
Admissions
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- Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
- 35
| Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Number of applicants |
6,674 | 1,638 | 5,036 |
| Percent admitted |
57% | 52% | 58% |
Admissions Considerations
- Secondary school GPA:
- Required
- Secondary school record:
- Required
- Completion of college-preparatory program:
- Required
- Recommendations:
- Required
- Formal demonstration of competencies:
- Recommended
- Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
- Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
- Required
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
| Students submitting scores |
Number |
Percent |
| SAT | 530 | 65% |
| ACT | 284 | 35% |
| Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
| SAT Critical Reading | 420 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 480 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 |
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
Retention and Graduation Rates
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Student retention (Full-time):
- 75.00, 25
- 75%
- Student retention (Part-time):
- 33.00, 67
- 33%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate
The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.
Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.
Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.
Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
- Overall graduation rate:
- 45.00, 55
- 45%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates
Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.
Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Students who began in Fall 2006 (4-year):
- 20.00, 80
- 20%
- Students who began in Fall 2005 (5-year):
- 40.00, 60
- 40%
- Students who began in Fall 2004 (6-year):
- 41.00, 59
- 41%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time.
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- (!)Black or African American:
- 44.00, 56
- 44%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 65.00, 35
- 65%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
Programs/Majors
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Completions 2007-2008
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| African-American/Black Studies | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other | 2 | 4 | - | - |
| Category total | 5 | 6 | - | - |
Biological and biomedical sciences
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 1 | 1 | 42 | - |
| Category total | 1 | 1 | 42 | - |
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Accounting | 9 | - | 21 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | - | 113 | - |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 0 | - | 2 | - |
| Category total | 43 | - | 136 | - |
Communication, journalism, and related programs
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | - | - | 124 | - |
| Category total | - | - | 124 | - |
Computer and information sciences and support services
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | - | - | 11 | - |
| Computer Science | 7 | - | 3 | - |
| Category total | 7 | - | 14 | - |
Education
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | - | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | - | - | 11 | - |
| Education, General | - | - | 7 | - |
| Education, Other | 5 | - | - | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | 14 | - | 1 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | - | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | - | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | - | - | - |
| Category total | 30 | 14 | 18 | 1 |
Engineering
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Engineering, General | - | - | 9 | - |
| Category total | - | - | 9 | - |
English language and literature/letters
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 0 | 1 | 16 | - |
| Speech and Rhetorical Studies | - | - | 13 | - |
| Category total | - | 1 | 29 | - |
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| French Language and Literature | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 0 | - | 2 | - |
| Category total | - | - | 2 | - |
Health professions and related clinical sciences
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | - | - | 0 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | - | - | 2 | - |
| Category total | - | - | 2 | - |
History
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| History, General | 1 | 0 | 6 | - |
| Category total | 1 | - | 6 | - |
Mathematics and statistics
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Mathematics, General | 5 | - | 11 | - |
| Category total | 5 | - | 11 | - |
Philosophy and religious studies
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Philosophy | - | - | 0 | - |
| Religion/Religious Studies | - | - | 2 | - |
| Category total | - | - | 2 | - |
Physical sciences
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Chemistry, General | 2 | 1 | 2 | - |
| Physics, General | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Category total | 2 | 1 | 2 | - |
Psychology
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | - | - | - |
| Psychology, General | - | - | 69 | - |
| Category total | 1 | - | 69 | - |
Public administration and social service professions
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Public Administration | 8 | - | - | - |
| Social Work | 65 | 6 | 15 | - |
| Category total | 73 | 6 | 15 | - |
Security and protective services
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 3 | - | 36 | - |
| Category total | 3 | - | 36 | - |
Social sciences
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| International Relations and Affairs | 0 | 5 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | 2 | 21 | - |
| Sociology | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Category total | 4 | 7 | 24 | - |
Visual and performing arts
| Program | Master | Doctor | Bachelor | Certificate |
|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | - | - | 2 | - |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | - | - | 21 | - |
| Music, General | - | - | 3 | - |
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | - | - | 6 | - |
| Category total | - | - | 32 | - |
Varsity Athletic Teams
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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division II (with football) |
Men |
Women |
| All Track Combined |
17 |
10 |
| Baseball |
16 |
- |
| Basketball |
20 |
12 |
| Football |
67 |
- |
| Softball |
- |
19 |
| Tennis |
- |
8 |
| Volleyball |
- |
16 |
Accreditation
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Institutional Accreditation
| Agency |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges | 1990-01-01- | Accredited |
Specialized Accreditation
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
| Agency / Program |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education | 1976-01-01- | Accredited |