Clark Atlanta University: Review & Facts

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Clark Atlanta University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,000 students enrolled. This school was established in 1988 and is one of the 26 schools and colleges located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Clark Atlanta University is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU) and is also affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Clark Atlanta University.

Majors
Offered
43
Clark Atlanta University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Broadcasting, Communication and Journalism, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Clark Atlanta University student retention rate is fair at 71% (above Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Good
The graduation rate at Clark Atlanta University is low: 43%.

Student to faculty ratio at Clark Atlanta University is decent: 16:1. Read more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are high, $22,000 annually. The additional fees at Clark Atlanta University not covered by tuition are around $2,800, which comes to $24,800 a year.

Read the details about Clark Atlanta University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
According to government data, 16,153 applications were submitted and 9,088 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Clark Atlanta University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Clark Atlanta University offers study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Clark Atlanta University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Clark Atlanta University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,300 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $6,500 per academic year.

Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Clark Atlanta University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Clark Atlanta University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Clark Atlanta University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Clark Atlanta University
223 James P Brawley Drive, SW
Atlanta, Georgia
30314-4391, USA
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