| Clark Atlanta University View More Rivals | Shorter University View More Rivals | |
| #283 in National Universities #27 in Georgia | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Atlanta, GA | Location | Rome, GA |
CAU| Known as | Shorter | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $26,446 | Undergraduate | $24,044 |
| $21,156 | Graduate | $17,000 |
| $11,498 | Financial Aid | $17,678 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $25 graduate |
| 57.93% | Acceptance Rate | 53.37% |
| 11.32% | Yield | 28.84% |
| 970 SAT, 18 ACT | Test Scores | 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,000 | Total Students | 1,515 |
| 3,427 | Undergraduate | 1,373 |
| 573 | Graduate | 142 |
| 171 | Online Enrollment | 423 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 46% | Graduation Rate | 31% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) $6,466 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 760) $5,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (65 meals per week) $4,516 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $4,400 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 177 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 72 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| 556 Full-time 133 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 193 Full-time 67 Part-time |
| $71,174 for Faculties $62,377 Part-time | Average Salary | $43,325 for Faculties $35,061 Part-time |