Clark Atlanta University

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Clark Atlanta at a Glance

Location:
Atlanta, GA
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$17,038
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,038
Room & Board:
$8,844
Average Financial Aid:
$10,935
Full-Time Undergrads:
3,067
Part-Time Undergrads:
135
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.cau.edu
Admissions Website:
admissions.cau.edu
Financial Aid Website:
www.cau.edu/FinancialAid
Application Deadline:
June 1
Acceptance Rate:
69 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
790–950
Average ACT Scores:
18–21

Best Things

  • Atlanta
  • Clark Atlanta University pride
  • Developing lifetime friendships
  • School of Business
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Business Management
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Communications
  • More majors . . .

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The experience that Clark Atlanta University provides its students is one that is incomparable to any other institution of higher learning. Atlanta is arguably the greatest city for successful African Americans (past and present), and that in itself makes Clark Atlanta University one of the best Historically Black Universities to attend in the U.S. Clark Atlanta has also succeeded in producing some of the top leaders in almost every aspect of the business and social world. The professors are great at teaching in their fields of knowledge, but they’re even better at giving life lessons that promote self-esteem, pride, and a sense of belonging. The social bonding that occurs during the matriculation at Clark Atlanta is like no other, and many students find their lifetime friends and significant others while attending Clark.

With all the positive things that can be said about Clark, there is definitely room for growth within this great institution. Patience and organization are two skills that students and parents must hone before they even consider making Clark Atlanta University an option. Clark Atlanta University’s financial aid, registration, student accounts, and almost any other office within the University are often truthfully blamed for being extremely disorganized, rude, and careless. The substandard sports teams, depressing rainy and cold weather seasons, and the poor parking and transportation around campus are other aspects that make the otherwise perfect school seem less than. Overall, students at Clark Atlanta are happy with their choice of schooling. Most students, faculty, and alumni would agree that the CAU experience is like no other college experience in the world. Students leave Clark with great memories and even greater lessons learned. One can’t promise anything from Clark Atlanta University but an abundance of enriching experiences (whether they are good or bad). At Clark Atlanta, there will be extreme highs and lows, but most students here agree that college is what you make it, and in a city like Atlanta, there are many opportunities to make many things possible.

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Transportation at Clark Atlanta University

Sydnee1992

'13

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

4.6
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Transportation

CAU provides shuttles to take students around to the local spots at no cost

Jan 30, 2012

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Athletics at Clark Atlanta University

Sydnee1992

'13

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

4.6
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Sports

Nice variety of sports for individuals to choose from. Students support each other

Jan 30, 2012

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Academics at Clark Atlanta University

Sydnee1992

'13

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

4.6
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CAU+

Educational Experience that can only be understood by attending

Jan 30, 2012

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