Mailing Address: 223 James P. Brawley Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4391
Rank on 2008 List: 13
Rank on 2006 List: N/A
Average GPA: 2.9
Matriculation Rate of African Americans: 40%
Number of Students Enrolled: 4271
African American Students Enrollment: 3737
Number of Applications: 11,000
Acceptance Rate: 50%
*Average SAT Scores: Reading: 410-490; Math: 400-480; Writing:N/A
Black Student Group(s): NAACP
Summer Program(s): Math Camp, Science Camp, Band Camp
Application Deadline(s): March 1
Early Admissions Deadline(s): Dec. 1
Start Sending Acceptance Letters: September-May (rolling)
Financial Aid Options/Deadline(s): April 1
Costs: Tuition : $17,038; Room & Board: $7,120
Greek Letter Organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Omega Psi Phi, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta
*25th Percentile-75th Percentile
ADMISSIONS Q&A
Kevin L. Williams, Ph.D., Director of Admissions
What are you looking for in a student?
We look for students who have completed a rigorous college prep curriculum in high school and who show promise as future CAU students. We look for students who are eager to learn in an academically challenging environment so that they can become leaders in whatever field or profession they choose to make a positive change in their community, country, and the world. We look for students that have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale, a 900 SAT score in Verbal and Math combined, or 19 composite score on the ACT.
What advice do you have for students who fall short of the requirements?
It depends on how short the student falls. We do give students an opportunity, especially if they apply early enough, to get their ACT or SAT score up to our minimum level by delaying an admissions decision. We also advise students who are not admitted out of high school to apply as a transfer student. [He/she can] go to a regionally accredited college or university, earn 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of college-level courses, earn a minimum of a 2.5 GPA, and could be considered for admissions as a transfer student. Once a prospective student has attended another college or university, their high school record is no longer considered in the admissions process as a transfer student.
How does the university weigh GPA, SAT scores, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and the college essay during the application process?
All of those are important in the admissions process. While the GPA and test scores are major factors in the admissions decision, the essay and recommendations are important because they can give us a broader understanding of a prospective student’s potential for success. Extracurricular activities give us insight as to how students manage both an active school life and academics successfully.
What is the student to teacher ratio?
16:1
What is the university’s housing situation like? Is it difficult for freshman/sophomores to get housing?
Freshmen are
required to live on campus. There is not a guarantee of housing to upperclassmen. It’s generally on a first come first serve basis. We have a 58-hour rule. Students who have earned less than 58 credit hours are required to stay on campus. We help upperclassmen find housing by providing them agencies that can aid them in finding off-campus housing. Overall, upperclassmen do not have a problem finding housing.Do you have an interview process for admissions?
No, an interview is not required in the admissions process. However, if student wants to speak to an admissions counselor about their application for admission, we do encourage them to do so.