Applying to CAU

For the academic year 2022-23, CAU's acceptance rate is 56.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.73%. 3,363 men and 12,790 women applied to CAU and 1,984 men and 7,104 women students were accepted.

Among them, 251 men and 906 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at CAU.

In 2023, 95 students (8% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 59 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at CAU.

The median SAT score is 970 with 490 SAT EBRW and 480 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 580 and the 25^th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 540 and 25^th percentile is 430 .

The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75^th percentile score of 20 and 25^th percentile score of 16 at CAU.

The SAT and ACT scores at Clark Atlanta University are very low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).

For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,157 first-year students enrolled in CAU. The proportion of full-time students is 96.80% and part-time students is 3.20%.

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

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

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

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 .