Clark Atlanta University, GA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Clark Atlanta University Rankings
Affordability23
Selectivity13
Retention24
Graduation1
Earnings14
Diversity10
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Clark Atlanta University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences9%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism20%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education5%
English Language and Literature1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting8%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology12%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts11%
Admissions
Getting into Clark Atlanta University
52%
Admission Rate
500
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Clark Atlanta University
$22K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$37K
Average Total Cost
$33K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $32K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $32K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $34K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $36K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $37K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Clark Atlanta University
83%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
31%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 50% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 8% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $44K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 23% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 31% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 39% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 42% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Clark Atlanta University
70%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 34% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 42% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 39% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 35% | 39% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 35% | 40% |
| Other race | 58% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Clark Atlanta University
92%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$38K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $38K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $49K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $36K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Clark Atlanta University
3,320
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
586
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 75% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 25% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 89% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | <1% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | <1% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Other race | 7% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
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