Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, Georgia · Private, a large city · 3,603 undergraduates
A historically Black college or university. Affiliated with United Methodist.
Is it hard to get into Clark Atlanta?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- EssayConsidered
How much does Clark Atlanta cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $38,601 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | Not published |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | Not published |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | Not published |
| Over $110,000 | $41,270 |
- Room and board on campus
- $13,520 a year
- Books and supplies
- $1,900 a year
- The school's own grants
- 45% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $8,416
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Clark Atlanta students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do Clark Atlanta graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do Clark Atlanta students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to Clark Atlanta?
- Background
- Hispanic 1%, Black 54%, Two or more 6%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 2,650 beds
What do Clark Atlanta graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 16 | $81,391 | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 12 | Hidden | $72,845 | Hidden |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 180 | $43,966 | $59,506 | $26,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology, General | 50 | $33,436 | $46,917 | $27,000 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Education, General | 7 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 20 | $58,956 | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 56 | $35,906 | $26,438 | $26,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 10 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Music | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare Clark Atlanta with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Clark Atlanta University. Figures describe past students; check the school's own pages before you apply.
Social sciences