| CAU vs. Life |
#315 in National Universities #23 in Georgia Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$28,310 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,036 |
| expensive$22,474 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$10,806 |
| More$12,281 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,491 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,035 SAT 19 ACT |
| Tighter64.22% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.03% |
| Lower5.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable42.13% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger4,252 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,714 |
| Larger3,618 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller899 |
| Smaller634 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,815 |
| Smaller179 | Online Student Population | Larger281 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher49% | Graduate Rate | Lower38% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher26% |
| Higher71% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,243) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 661) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,516) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 327 | Number of faculty | 214 |
| Higher$76,950 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$68,334 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.