Colleges / GA / Atlanta

Clark Atlanta University

Private nonprofit Atlanta, GA · Urban · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights

48%

Graduation Rate

$42,712

Earnings (10yr)

$37,702

Net Price

64%

Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Clark Atlanta University serves 3,603 students and maintains a 64% acceptance rate. This accessibility makes it a viable option for many prospective students seeking higher education.

According to Opportunity Insights data, Clark Atlanta has a significant percentage of students receiving Pell Grants, with 70% of the student body benefiting from this financial aid. While the graduation rate stands at 48%, the economic mobility outcomes for graduates are not clearly defined in available data.

The net price for attending Clark Atlanta is $37,702. Graduates typically earn around $42,712 within ten years of completing their degree, while the median debt upon graduation is $27,000. Students who thrive here often pursue degrees in business, communications, psychology, and the arts, finding a supportive community in a diverse urban environment.

Rankings

#6 Best HBCUs for Communications #7 Best HBCUs for Visual #7 Best HBCUs for Graphic Design #10 Best Communications Colleges in Georgia #14 Best HBCUs for Business #14 Best HBCUs for Accounting #14 Best HBCUs for Finance #14 Best HBCUs for Marketing

How Clark Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

Cost & Financial Aid

$28,310

In-State Tuition

$28,310

Out-of-State

$37,702

Avg Net Price

$27,000

Median Debt

70%

Pell Grant Rate

80%

Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$37,356

Family Income $0–$30K

$39,270

Family Income $30K–$48K

$39,009

Family Income $48K–$75K

$38,680

Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$28,097

6 Years After Entry

$36,146

8 Years

$42,712

10 Years

0.63x

Debt-to-Earnings

49%

Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

330.00%

Mobility Rate

Bottom 20% → Top 20%

1850.7%

Success Rate

If bottom 20% get in

1783.1%

From Bottom 20%

Share of students

$54,500

Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.39

Economic Connectedness

Cross-class friendships

-0.06

Friending Bias

Lower = more inclusive

3.7%

Volunteering Rate

0.99

Support Ratio

Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 64%

Retention Rate 71%

ACT Midpoint 19

Full-Time Faculty 59%

Faculty Salary (mo) $8,446

Diversity Index 0.71

First-Gen Students 32%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 24%

Communications 19%

Psychology 14%

Visual & Performing Arts 9%

Criminal Justice 9%

Biology & Biomedical 6%

Social Sciences 5%

Computer Science & IT 3%

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Quick Facts

Setting Urban

Region Southeast

Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Predominant Degree Bachelor's

HBCU Yes

Student Body

Female

76%

White

Hispanic

Black

54%

Asian

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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