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UrbanGreek lifeHBCU
Known for business
Clark Atlanta University is a private institution in Atlanta with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 3.5K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,712 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,115.
Established
1865
Motto
"I'll Find a Way or Make One"
Mascot
Panther
Type
Private historically black research university
65%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
3,482Students
16:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$42,712Earnings 10yr
$35,115Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Clark Atlanta University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate64.6%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$26,446
Room & Board$12,018
Books & Supplies$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance$40,924
Average Net Price$35,115
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$33,555
$30–48K$34,611
$48–75K$37,249
$75–110K$38,230
$110K+$39,940
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$35,115
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
1200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
26
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (62)
Student Body
Undergrads
3,482
Gender Split
77% / 23%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
69%
Race & Ethnicity
Black 62%
Hispanic 1%
Two+ 8%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate47.8%
Freshman Retention69.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$28,097
8 Years$36,146
10 Years$42,712
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$38,100
Men
$38,400
Rankings
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Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
106Above Average
Estimated from GA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
Atlantapop. 500K
1 mi(2 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
214 mi(371 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
228 mi(395 min)