CAU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Clark Atlanta University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is CAU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Clark Atlanta University (CAU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. CAU's acceptance rate is 64.22% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 27,245 students applied and 17,497 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into CAU.

To apply to CAU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Clark Atlanta University.

CAU's acceptance rate places 12nd out of 49 Georgia colleges with competitive admission.
CAU's yield rate is 5.72%, which is significantly lower by 20.80 percentage points (approximately 78.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70% (average yield: 26.52%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to CAU at colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%. Moreover, you can check only Georgia colleges with acceptance rates between 60% and 70%. This comparison helps contextualize CAU's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, CAU's acceptance rate is 64.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 5.72%. 6,781 men and 20,464 women applied to CAU and 3,739 men and 13,758 women students were accepted.

Among them, 213 men and 787 women were enrolled in CAU. You can explore the CAU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CAU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	27,245	6,781	20,464	0	0
Admitted	17,497	3,739	13,758	0	0
Enrolled	1,000	213	787	0	0
Acceptance Rate	64.22%	55.14%	67.23%	-	-
Yield	5.72%	5.70%	5.72%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Clark Atlanta University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,000 first-year students enrolled in CAU. The proportion of full-time students is 99.40% and part-time students is 0.60%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 21.30% and women students is 78.70%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at CAU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at CAU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,000	213	787
Full-time	994	211	783
Part-time	6	2	4

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at CAU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Clark Atlanta University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

CAU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to CAU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.cau.edu/apply-to-cau/
Online Application: futurepanther.cau.edu/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the CAU?

CAU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 64.22%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to CAU?

CAU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does CAU require essays or personal statements?

CAU recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for CAU admission?

CAU recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

CAU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, CAU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, CAU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for CAU?

The institutional SAT code for CAU is 5110 and 4-digit ACT code is 0804.