Legacy. Learning. Location.

President’s Vision Statement Clark Atlanta University will be a leading global institution that produces graduates who use their imagination, ingenuity and discovery skills to transform their community and the world using IDEAS that matter. These IDEAS will leverage the University’s excellence in teaching and research to creatively address the economic, social, environmental and cultural challenges of our global community. President, Dr. Ronald Johnson

LEGACY

OUR LEGACY Atlanta University Founded 1865 Graduate School Atlanta University before consolidation, the nations oldest graduate institution serving African-Americans Clark College Founded 1869 Liberal Arts Clark College before consolidation, a four-year undergraduate institution oriented towards the liberal arts

1988

Broadway Leading Director JAMES WELDON JOHNSON Ralph David Abernathy Co-Founder of SCLC Bryan Michael Cox Music producer Kenya Barris Creator of Blackish Jacque Reid Radio/Television Journalist Eva Marcille Model/Actor DJ DRAMA Music Producer Kenny Leon Broadway Leading Director The Wiz

LEARNING

FOUR SCHOOLS 29 MAJORS School of Arts and Sciences School of Business School of Education School of Social Work 29 MAJORS Accounting Art Biology Business Administration Chemistry Computer and Information Systems Computer Science Criminal Justice Dual-Degree Engineering Early Childhood Education Economics Educational Studies English Fashion Design/Merchandising French History Mass Media Arts Mathematics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religion Sociology Social Work Spanish Speech Communication Theatre Arts

RESEARCH INSTITUTION Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) Cancer research Prostate Research has resulted in five patents related to prostate cancer

FACULTY & CLASSROOM 171 (Full-Time) Faculty Student-Faculty Ratio 16:1 Faculty with Terminal Degrees: 81% Tenured Faculty: 67%

LOCATION

Located in the heart of Atlanta, one of the world’s great international cities. LOCATION

POPULATION & DIVERSITY 4000 Students Enrolled Top Markets Georgia Illinois California New York District of Columbia Tennessee Texas Florida Michigan Maryland International Population 22 Countries

ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Spelman College Largest consortia of African-American private institutions of higher education 10,000 students collectively each year Cross Registration

ADMISSIONS Admission Requirements Fall 2017 Admitted Student Profile Average GPA 3.37 Average ACT 20 Average SAT 1034 Admission Requirements Freshman Completed Application Official HS Transcript Two Letters of Recommendation (teacher or counselor) ACT or SAT Essay *Resume Transfer Completed Application Official Transcript Dean’s Certification Form Minimum 12 College Credits Preferred minimum GPA 2.5 *Not a requirement but recommended.

May 1

Submit a Completed Application by Early Action Deadline (November 1) Complete FAFSA Parent & Student (October) Early Action Decisions non-binding (January 1) Scholarship Deadline (February 1) Pay $475 (Admitted Students) Confirmation Fee (May 1) Application Deadline New Student Orientation (June & July) Welcome New Students CAU Week (August)

DIRECT COST 2017-2018 Tuition and Fees $21,892.00 Average Room $6,000.00 Meals $3,938.00 Total $31,830.00 Note: The average Financial Aid award is $15,000 Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) fafsa.ed.gov

INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS Presidential Scholarship (Full Ride) 3.75 GPA, 1360 SAT/29 ACT Provost’s Scholarship (Tuition, Meals, Books) 3.56 GPA, 1270 SAT/27ACT Dean’s Scholarship (Tuition) 3.25 GPA, 1170 SAT/24 ACT Merit Scholarship/GAP Funding (5k-10K) 3.0 GPA, 980 SAT/ 19 ACT Member Institution – United Negro College Fund (UNCF) www.uncf.org

CAMPUS LIFE

Robert W. Woodruff Library, (AUC) 2016 Recipient of the Excellence in Academic Libraries Award from the *ACRL Serves all four AUC member institutions Contains materials on the African American experience and history of the AUC Martin Luther King Jr Collection Tupac Amaru Shakur Collection Electronic books, microforms, government documents and much more *Association of College and Research Libraries

Bishop C. L. Henderson Student Center Student Involvement and Leadership SGA Clubs and Organizations Fraternity and Sororities Residence Life New Fitness Center CAU Mailroom and Print Shop Barnes and Noble Book Store Dinning Hall including Moe's and Marble Slab Ice Creamery *Dunkin Donuts (Carl & Mary Ware)

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