Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 56.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,000
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 880–1,120
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 18
- Total Enrollment
- 3,482
Admissions Overview
Clark Atlanta University is moderately selective with a 56.26% acceptance rate, meaning just over half of applicants get in. Students typically score between 880 and 1120 on the SAT, with an average of 1000. The middle 50% ACT range centers around an 18 average. As a historically Black university with strong programs in business, communications, and the arts, Clark Atlanta looks for students who want to be part of a close-knit community where they can develop leadership skills. The school values students who are ready to engage with Atlanta's rich cultural scene and business opportunities while building on the legacy of alumni like filmmaker Spike Lee.