Clark Atlanta University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $25,128
    7% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $31,223
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    64.2%
    27,245 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,252
    93.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    49%
    450 Graduates

    About

    Clark Atlanta University is a higher education institution located in Fulton County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Clark Atlanta University were General Business Administration & Management (99 degrees awarded), Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication (84 degrees), and General Psychology (63 degrees).

    In 2024, 604 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clark Atlanta University. 78% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (450 degrees), 45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (10 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Clark Atlanta University is $25,128, which is $−6,792 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Clark Atlanta University is $25,128, which is $6,792 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,223.

    In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Clark Atlanta University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $25,128
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Clark Atlanta University was $25,128. The cost of tuition at Clark Atlanta University is $−6,792 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $31,223
    2024 Value
    5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Clark Atlanta University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,223. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Clark Atlanta University grew by 5%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,018
    Room and Board
    $1,900
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Clark Atlanta University was of $12,018 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.43% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    87%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    80%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    87% of undergraduate students at Clark Atlanta University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.16% with respect to 2023, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Clark Atlanta University received 27,245 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.54% annual growth. Out of those 27,245 applicants, 17,497 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 4,252 students enrolled at Clark Atlanta University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Clark Atlanta University has an overall enrollment yield of 5.72%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    64.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    17,497
    Accepted Out of 27,245

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clark Atlanta University was 64.2% (17,497 admissions from 27,245 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 64.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 1.54%, while admissions declined by 2.16%.

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    SAT Scores

    1%
    Submission Percentage (2023)
    2
    Scores Submitted (2023)

    1% of enrolled first-time students at Clark Atlanta University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Clark Atlanta University had a total enrollment of 4,252 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Clark Atlanta University is 3,962 students and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 93.2% of students enrolled at Clark Atlanta University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Clark Atlanta University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.8% Black or African American, 4.73% Two or More Races, 1.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.376% White, 0.0941% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0706% Asian.

    Students enrolled at Clark Atlanta University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (44.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (13.2%) and Two or More Races Female (5.63%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (29.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (8.98%) and White Female (1.36%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    93.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Clark Atlanta University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,252 students. The full-time enrollment at Clark Atlanta University is 3,962 and the part-time enrollment is 290. This means that 93.2% of students enrolled at Clark Atlanta University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Clark Atlanta University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Clark Atlanta University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      2,244 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      201 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      44 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Clark Atlanta University is 52.8% Black or African American, 4.73% Two or More Races, 1.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.376% White, 0.0941% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0706% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,711 students (40.2%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 338 more women than men received degrees from Clark Atlanta University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clark Atlanta University is black or african american (450 degrees awarded). There were 45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (10 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Clark Atlanta University is General Business Administration & Management (99 degrees awarded), followed by Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication (84 degrees) and General Psychology (63 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clark Atlanta University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communications (84 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Other managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark Atlanta University are Other managers (269,712 people), Social workers, all other (183,554 people), Police officers (147,535 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (131,733 people), and Postsecondary teachers (122,803 people).

    The most specialized majors at Clark Atlanta University in 2024 are Communications (84 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Physical Sciences (15 degrees), and Protective Services (40 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark Atlanta University are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at Clark Atlanta University are Communications (84 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Physical Sciences (15 degrees), and Protective Services (40 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clark Atlanta University are Elementary & secondary schools (388,414 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (378,184 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (330,142 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (224,452 people), and Computer Systems Design (203,553 people).

    The most specialized majors at Clark Atlanta University are Communications (84 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (68 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (6 degrees), Physical Sciences (15 degrees), and Protective Services (40 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clark Atlanta University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      99 degrees awarded
    2. Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication
      84 degrees awarded
    3. General Psychology
      63 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Clark Atlanta University was General Business Administration & Management with 99 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    133
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    471
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Clark Atlanta University, which is 0.282 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (471).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Clark Atlanta University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.479 times less than the 94 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 94 degrees were awarded to men at Clark Atlanta University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.09 times more than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    35%
    100% Completion Time
    46%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 35% of students graduating from Clark Atlanta University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      450 degrees awarded
    2. Two or More Races
      10 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Clark Atlanta University is black or african american (450 degrees awarded). There were 45 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (10 degrees).

    21.2% of degree recipients (128 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Black or African American Female
      586 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American Female
      567 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      561 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clark Atlanta University is black or african american female (586 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (567 degrees).

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    Operations

    Clark Atlanta University has an endowment valued at nearly $116M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 16.9M (14.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

    In 2024, Clark Atlanta University had a total salary expenditure of 142M. Clark Atlanta University employs 65 Associate professors, 61 Assistant professors and 49 Professors. Most academics at Clark Atlanta University are Female Assistant professor (40), Male Professor (38), and Male Associate professor (33).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clark Atlanta University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 151 employees, Service, with 68 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 56 employees.

    Endowment

    $116M
    2024 Endowment
    13.5%
    growth from 2023

    Clark Atlanta University has an endowment valued at about $116M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Clark Atlanta University grew 13.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $136M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $21.9M - Federal
    2. $101k - State
    3. $391k - Local

    As of 2024, Clark Atlanta University received $21.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $101k from state grants and contracts, and $391k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $57.7M
    2024 Salaries
    9.16%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Clark Atlanta University paid a median of $57.7M in salaries, which represents 40.8% of their overall expenditure ($142M) and a 9.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.5% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 10.7% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $17.1M
    Instructional Salaries
    203
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Clark Atlanta University paid a total of $17.1M to 203 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.6% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clark Atlanta University were Office and Administrative Support with 151 employees, Service with 68 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 56 employees.

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