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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  • Total enrollment:
  • 4068
  • 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%
  • White:
  • 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

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 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 6,6741,6385,036
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
SAT53065%
ACT28435%
Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile**
SAT Critical Reading420490
SAT Math410480
ACT Composite1820

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%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

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
  • Female:
  • 38.00, 62
  • 38%
  • Male:
  • 47.00, 53
  • 47%

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

ProgramMasterDoctorBachelorCertificate
African-American/Black Studies32--
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other24--
Category total56--

Biological and biomedical sciences

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Biology/Biological Sciences, General1142-
Category total1142-

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

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Accounting9-21-
Business Administration and Management, General34-113-
Business/Managerial Economics0-2-
Category total43-136-

Communication, journalism, and related programs

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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other--124-
Category total--124-

Computer and information sciences and support services

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Computer and Information Sciences, General--11-
Computer Science7-3-
Category total7-14-

Education

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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services7---
Early Childhood Education and Teaching--11-
Education, General--7-
Education, Other5---
Educational Leadership and Administration, General914-1
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching2---
Secondary Education and Teaching1---
Special Education and Teaching, General6---
Category total3014181

Engineering

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Engineering, General--9-
Category total--9-

English language and literature/letters

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English Language and Literature, General0116-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies--13-
Category total-129-

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics

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French Language and Literature0-0-
Spanish Language and Literature0-2-
Category total--2-

Health professions and related clinical sciences

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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling--0-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other--2-
Category total--2-

History

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History, General106-
Category total1-6-

Mathematics and statistics

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Mathematics, General5-11-
Category total5-11-

Philosophy and religious studies

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Philosophy--0-
Religion/Religious Studies--2-
Category total--2-

Physical sciences

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Chemistry, General212-
Physics, General0-0-
Category total212-

Psychology

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Counseling Psychology1---
Psychology, General--69-
Category total1-69-

Public administration and social service professions

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Public Administration8---
Social Work65615-
Category total73615-

Security and protective services

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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies3-36-
Category total3-36-

Social sciences

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International Relations and Affairs05--
Political Science and Government, General1221-
Sociology3-3-
Category total4724-

Visual and performing arts

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Art/Art Studies, General--2-
Fashion/Apparel Design--21-
Music, General--3-
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism--6-
Category total--32-
Grand total175365731

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 Colleges1990-01-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education1976-01-01-Accredited