Atlanta, GA
Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 65% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16,483 | 9,036 | 814 | 55% |
| 2020 | 15,613 | 9,219 | 786 | 59% |
| 2021 | 16,718 | 9,737 | 1,123 | 58% |
| 2022 | 16,153 | 9,088 | 1,157 | 56% |
| 2023 | 27,672 | 17,884 | 1,069 | 65% |
Fall 2023 applicants
14,117 of 20,870 women and 3,767 of 6,802 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Clark Atlanta University has an acceptance rate of 65% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 17,884 of 27,672 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 65 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
27,672 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,069 enrolled.
No. Clark Atlanta University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 10 percentage points since 2019, from 55% to 65% — it has become less selective.