Clark Atlanta University Acceptance Rate
Atlanta, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 27,672
- Admitted
- 17,884
- Yield
- 6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Clark Atlanta University's acceptance rate has fallen from 84.7% in 2014–15 to 64.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,140 to 27,672 (+438%) over that period.
Its 64.6% rate makes Clark Atlanta University more selective than about 70% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (67.6% for women vs 55.4% for men, a 12.2-point gap). Clark Atlanta University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,140 | 4,352 | 84.7% | 717 |
| 2015–16 | 8,611 | 4,409 | 51.2% | 844 |
| 2016–17 | 10,733 | 7,711 | 71.8% | 999 |
| 2017–18 | 13,940 | 8,075 | 57.9% | 914 |
| 2018–19 | 14,942 | 7,747 | 51.8% | 921 |
| 2019–20 | 16,483 | 9,036 | 54.8% | 814 |
| 2020–21 | 15,613 | 9,219 | 59% | 786 |
| 2021–22 | 16,718 | 9,737 | 58.2% | 1,123 |
| 2022–23 | 16,153 | 9,088 | 56.3% | 1,157 |
| 2023–24 | 27,672 | 17,884 | 64.6% | 1,069 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 20,870 | 14,117 | 67.6% |
| Men | 6,802 | 3,767 | 55.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
How Clark Atlanta University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Clark Atlanta University's acceptance rate?
Clark Atlanta University's acceptance rate is 64.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (17,884 admitted of 27,672 applicants).
Is Clark Atlanta University test optional?
Clark Atlanta University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Clark Atlanta University?
Clark Atlanta University received 27,672 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 17,884.
Is Clark Atlanta University getting harder to get into?
Clark Atlanta University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 84.7% in 2014–15 to 64.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.cau.edu/.