Clark Atlanta University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,162
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	58%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	42%

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Clark Atlanta is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Clark Atlanta University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Clark Atlanta is reported to be 42%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Georgia state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 38% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 70% at Clark Atlanta suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

58.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,012

Cost of attendance at Clark Atlanta University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,012

Cost of attendance at Clark Atlanta University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Clark Atlanta University received on average $8,674 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,674

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	548	73%	$5,453	$2,988,186
Other Federal Grant	548	73%	$5,863	$3,212,824
State Grant/Scholarships	153	20%	$3,281	$502,054
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	191	25%	$9,842	$1,879,739
Total Grant & Scholarships	645	86%	$8,674	$5,594,617

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clark Atlanta University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clark Atlanta University students is 41.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 43.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 37.1%.

41.6%

African American 42.1% 278 students
unknown 40.1% 55 students
International Students 45.8% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Clark Atlanta University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clark Atlanta University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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