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Clark Atlanta University

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Rating

Private

Type

4,202

Students

$20,888

Tuition

55%

Acceptance

#2103

Ranking

Large City

Campus Setting

Atlanta, GA

223 James P Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314-4391

Clark Atlanta University is a small historically black private university located in Atlanta, GA ranked 47th in Georgia. It has a total of 3,551 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a smidgeon under five in every nine applicants. Clark Atlanta University offers 62 different majors and is best known for its Fashion Design program, which is ranked 41st in America. With an annual tuition of $20,888 per year, Clark Atlanta University is somewhat moderately costly. 37.15% of students graduate moving on to the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to take in close to $35,500 per year, which is 15% less than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$23,144
Above Average

Clark Atlanta University

$23,144

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$39,194

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$27,886

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

55%Acceptance
Average

Clark Atlanta University

55%

National

69%
Sat

940 - 1080

69% of students submit

Admissions Yield

9%

ACT

0 - 0

49% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$35

Students

3,551Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

26%

In-state

83%

Female

74%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

4%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
18% Business Administration and Management, General14% Social Work13% Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other55% Others

18% Business Administration and Management, General

14% Social Work

13% Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other

55% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

18%

127 Graduates

Social Work

14%

97 Graduates

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other

13%

89 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

9%

60 Graduates

Psychology, General

8%

54 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4%

30 Graduates

Fashion/Apparel Design

3%

23 Graduates

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

3%

22 Graduates

Public Administration

3%

19 Graduates

Academics

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Professors
StudentsProfessors19:119:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

19

Number of Library Books

491,098

Academic Spend per Student

$8,111

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

70%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$26,700/Year

Clark Atlanta University

$26,700

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$26,700

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,500

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

37%