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Clark Atlanta University

Private

Atlanta, GA

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Clark Atlanta University is a private mid-sized school in Atlanta, GA, enrolling about 3,603 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 64% of applicants. Public Administration and Social Service Professions graduates, especially in Social Work, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $54,657/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate64%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads3,603
Yield (admits who enroll)13%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$43,676
4-year grad rate48%
Median earnings, 10yr out$42,712

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans80%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out31%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$45,413/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,911/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$34,335/yr
Education
Curriculum and Instruction$44,498/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$47,012/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,368/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$54,657/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$24,420/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity2,243
Typical room charge$6,466
Typical board charge$4,516

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Clark Atlanta University's acceptance rate?

Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, GA admits approximately 64% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

How much does Clark Atlanta University cost?

Clark Atlanta University's total cost of attendance is reported at $43,676 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Clark Atlanta University?

Clark Atlanta University's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Clark Atlanta University require students to live on campus?

No -- Clark Atlanta University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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