Clark Atlanta University

223 James P. Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
http://www.cau.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1988
Religious AffiliationMethodist
Undergrad Students3,667
Endowment37,517,987
Application DeadlineJune 1
Application Fee35
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineJune 1
Tuition15,360
Room/Board6,888
Services
Associated FirmsAccenture, Atlanta Public School District, Dekalb County Schools, Clayton County Schools, Cobb County Schools, Fulton County Schools, SunTrust, Bank of America, Radio One, Georgia Lottery, WM Wrigley Co., Nissan, Toyota Motor Sales, Macy's, Walgreens, Tar
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsArt Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service
MuseumsArt Gallery
Periodical Subs17,356
# of Books520,727
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months44%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size85 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housingN/A
College housing typescoed dorms (39%), women's dorms (16%), men's dorms (10%), apartment for single students (35%), other housing options
Popular EventsFounders' Day, Homecoming, Fall Festival
Nearest AirportAtlanta (25), Macon (80)
Nearest TrainAtlanta (5)
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCOffered on campus
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Number of Organizations80
# of fraternities5
# of sororities4
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Panther (weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Kappa Mu National, Beta Gamma Sigma, Beta Kappa Chi, Golden Key International, Kappa Delta Epsilon, Lambda Pi Eta, Phi Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta International, Pi Alpha Alpha National, Pi Gamma Mu, Pi Sigma Alpha National, Psi Chi National, Sigma Tau Delta International
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Anointed Students In Fellowship, Campus Crusade for Christ/Impact Movement, New Life Inspirational Gospel choir, People United in Righteousness Praising Our Savior Eternally (P. U. R. P. O. S. E. ), Atlanta University Christian Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African Student Organization (ASO), Caribbean Oriented Student Assn (COSA), National Assn for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), National Assn of Blacks in Criminal Justice, National Society of Negro Women, Natal Society of Black Engineers (CAU Chapter), Southern Christian Leadership Council (SCLC) Women
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) 4Reel Productions, Allied Health Society, AKA, Alpha Phi Omega, Always making Progress (AMP), AUC (CA, FL, TN), CAU Players, Betta Kappa Chi, Big Dreamers, Boston Club, Chessup, CAU Girl Scouts, Collaboration of Media Business Entrepreneurs, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, DC Metro Club, Finance Club, Florida Club, GA Assn of Educators/Student Program, Gamma Sigma Sigma, Graduate Student Business Council, Hall Council, The Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers(IEEE), Internatl Business Society, Junior Claa of CAU, Lambda Pi Eta, Theta Tau, Leaders Coalition, LOGOS, Lyke House Catholic Cntr Newman Club, Mgt Club, March of Dimes (Collegiate Council), Marketing Club, Midwest Club, Ohio Club, Organization for Social Change, The Outlet, Panther Diamonds, Philly Trendsetters, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Fraternity of America, PRSSA Pre-Alumni Council, Public Administration Students Assn (PASA), Residential Apartments, Residence Hall Assn (RHA), Senior Class of CAU, Sigma Alpha Iota Intl Music Fraternity for Women Inc. , Kappa Delta Chapter, Spark O. N. E. , Sports & Entertainment Mgt Assn, Student Radio Project Assn, Undergraduate Students Business Council, Vision, Inc. , Young Entrepreneur's Club, Young Style Leaders (YSL), African Film Fest Student Group