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Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Less Selective • 64% Acceptance
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64%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$37,702
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.6K
Students
Medium campus body
$28,097
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Clark Atlanta University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Atlanta, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 64%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
64% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading497 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math460 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite19 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
64%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,217
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,780
Earnings 5yr: $56,916
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,522
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,657
Earnings 5yr: $51,398
Debt: $27,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,911
Earnings 5yr: $55,077
Debt: $28,604
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,012
Earnings 5yr: $48,054
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,413
Earnings 5yr: $46,164
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,368
Earnings 5yr: $48,507
Debt: $27,000
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,498
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $34,335
Earnings 5yr: $41,243
Debt: $28,500
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $24,420
Earnings 5yr: $28,479
Debt: $27,427
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $26,939
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$37,702
In-State Tuition$28,310
Out-of-State Tuition$28,310
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

70%
Pell Grants
80%
Take Loans
31%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$28,097
+52% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,712

Completion Signals

49%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

23%
Men
77%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 23% men and 77% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$39,013
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