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Clark Atlanta University 223 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314 Phone: 800.688.3228 Fax: 404.880.6174 Email: admissions@panthernet.cau.edu Clark Atlanta University, incorporated in 1988, is a private, urban, coeducational, predominately African American institution of undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. Clark Atlanta has inherited the historical missions and achievements of its parent institutions, Atlanta University, founded in 1865, and Clark College, founded in 1869. As one of only two private, comprehensive, historically black universities in the nation that offers degrees from the Bachelor's to the doctorate, CAU enrolls approximately 4,026 undergraduate and 1,178 full-time and part-time graduate students from 40 states and 50 countries. The University is one of six institutions that make up the Atlanta University Center, the largest consortium of historically black educational institutions in the country. Members of the faculty are known for their warm and dedicated spirits. They provide the quality of instruction necessary to ensure that their students become productive, creative, and socially responsible citizens. The family spirit at CAU is enhanced by the many traditions that are celebrated each year on campus, including the induction services for freshmen, the United Negro College Fund Drive, Homecoming, Consolidation Day, and the Spring Arts Festival. There are more than 60 chartered student organizations, special interest clubs, and academic honor societies on campus. The athletic program at Clark Atlanta University receives the support of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The University is an NCAA Division II school and is a charter member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). Undergraduate academic programs Accounting Art Biological Sciences Business Administration Chemistry Computer Information Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Economics Engineering English Finance Foreign Language Health and Physical Education History Mass Media Arts Mathematical Sciences Middle Grades Education Music Physics Political Science Psychology Religion and Philosophy Sociology Speech Communication and Theater Men's sports Baseball, basketball, football, golf, tennis, track, volleyball Women's sports Basketball, cross country, softball, track volleyball Activities Choral groups, concert band, dance, drama, film, Greek life, jazz band, magazine, marching band, music ensembles, radio, student government, newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook Disability services Services for hearing impaired, learning disabled, people with speech or communication disorders, visually impaired. Wheelchair access. Home | Diverse | Affordable | Successful Influential | Contribute News | Events | About GFIC | Contact us | Site map |
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Degrees offered: Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. degrees Setting: Urban Applicant acceptance rate: More than 85% of applicants admitted Undergraduate enrollment: 4,000 Graduate enrollment: 1,000 Diversity: Percent of students with minority backgrounds: 98% Percent of international students: .5% Percent of out-of-state students: 45% On-campus housing: Undergraduate housing is available Annual tuition/fees: Tuition: $12,862 Room and board: $6,370 Total: $19,232  |
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