First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | April 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: cau.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 99 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 84 |
| Psychology | 63 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 40 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 27 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 23 |
| Political Science and Government | 16 |
| Social Work | 13 |
Show the other 17 majors
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | 8 |
| Chemistry | 8 |
| Art/Art Studies | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Computer Science | 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 |
| Accounting | 6 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 5 |
| Music | 3 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 2 |
| Physics | 2 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| History | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
6,411,149 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Nearest hub airport
Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 17.0 of 20
Elevation
1,042 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
34°F
July high
90°F
Annual snowfall
0.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
54 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,110 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Spelman College0 mi
- Morehouse College0 mi
- Herzing University-Atlanta2 mi
- Georgia State University2 mi
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus2 mi
- Emory University6 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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