Clark Atlanta University

Atlanta, GA
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Acceptance Rate
65%
Enrollment
3,482
Graduation Rate
48%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,712
Retention Rate
69%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$26,446
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,446
Avg Net Price
$35,115
Room & Board
$12,018
Total COA
$40,924
Median Debt
$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$33,555
$30,001–48,000
$34,611
$48,001–75,000
$37,249
$75,001–110,000
$38,230
$110,001+
$39,940
Pell Grant Rate: 69%
Federal Loan Rate: 88%

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Sticker Price$38,464
Estimated Net Price$35,115 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
48%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,712
Retention Rate
69%
Median Debt
$27,000

Top Programs

Communication
22.1%
Business & Marketing
19.7%
Psychology
12.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
10.4%
Criminal Justice
8.6%
Biology
5.1%
Social Sciences
5.1%
Education
4.2%
Computer Science
4.0%
English
1.8%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations147$51,161
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication124$34,218
Psychology, General73$37,458
Criminal Justice and Corrections62$41,874
Biology, General53$32,283
Design and Applied Arts44$23,202
Social Work23$52,521
Education, General22
Political Science and Government20$43,992
Accounting and Related Services19
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft14
Computer and Information Sciences, General13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
English Language and Literature, General11
Fine and Studio Arts10$28,287

Demographics

Men 23%Women 77%
White
0.3%
Black
62.4%
Hispanic
1.5%
Asian
0.0%
Two or More
7.5%
International
0.4%

Application Info

Deadlines

EA2025-11-01
REA2026-04-15
App Fee (Domestic)$35
App Fee (International)$55

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.