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Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University says yes to 64.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $42,712 median earnings.
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Clark Atlanta University sits in Atlanta proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. It is one of the nation's historically Black colleges and universities, a designation that shapes both its history and its present mission. The school maintains its United Methodist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Social Work, where graduates median $54,657 four years out. 70.5% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,603 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
The rest of this page puts figures to that sketch.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Clark Atlanta University received 27,672 applications and admitted 17,884 (64.6%), with 1,069 enrolling.
How Clark Atlanta University compares
| Clark Atlanta University | Georgia median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 64.2% | 73.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,310 | $13,920 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $42,712 | $47,290 | $53,781 |
At $42,712, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($47,290). Look at Clark Atlanta University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $28,310 regardless of where you're from. At Clark Atlanta University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,603 undergrads, Clark Atlanta University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
49% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a Clark Atlanta University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Clark Atlanta University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Social Work | $54,657 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $53,911 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,012 |
| Biology, General | $45,413 |
| Psychology, General | $45,368 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $44,498 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $34,335 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24,420 |
Median earnings for these 8 Clark Atlanta University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $42,712 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 21 additional Clark Atlanta University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Clark Atlanta University's acceptance rate?
64.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 17,884 admitted from 27,672 applicants.
How much does Clark Atlanta University cost?
At Clark Atlanta University, published tuition is $28,310 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Clark Atlanta University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Clark Atlanta University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $42,712 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Georgia
- Berry College — 64% admitted
- Agnes Scott College — 62.2% admitted
- Clayton State University — 68.5% admitted
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College — 75.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.