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Clark Atlanta University

Clark
#990 / #286
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#443
Most Desirable School
University in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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About Clark Atlanta University

According to Wikipedia, Clark Atlanta University is a private, Methodist, historically black research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Clark Atlanta is the first Historically Black College or University in the Southern United States. Founded on September19, 1865 as Atlanta University, it consolidated with Clark College to form Clark Atlanta University in 1988. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Clark Atlanta University's Online Degrees

MA in Education
Degree Concentrations
  • Educational Leadership
  • Required Credits: 30
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Clark Atlanta University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
16,15356%46%100018

How Much Does Clark Atlanta University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$24,730
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$32,898
30K - 48K$33,741
48K - 75K$36,901
75K - 110K$38,907
110K+$39,360

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Clark Atlanta University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Clark Atlanta University, then you can expect to earn an average of $38,200 per year. You also have a 89% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Clark Atlanta University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
4,3063,593713

Where is Clark Atlanta University?

Clark Atlanta University is located at 223 James P Brawley Drive, SW, Atlanta GA 30314-4391

How Safe is Clark Atlanta University?

Clark Atlanta University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Atlanta has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Clark Atlanta University Known For?

Clark Atlanta University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Clark Atlanta University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#120
World Rank
#121
Historical Rank
#67
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Sociology
#575
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#467
Historical Rank
#158
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Education
#600
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#596
Historical Rank
#161
USA Rank
education Degrees
Mathematics
#675
World Rank
#728
Historical Rank
#173
USA Rank
math Degrees
Political Science
#768
World Rank
#759
Historical Rank
#199
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
History
#578
World Rank
#403
Historical Rank
#201
USA Rank
history Degrees
Literature
#636
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#640
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#222
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Chemistry
#1241
World Rank
#1264
Historical Rank
#259
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Religious Studies
#1330
World Rank
#1348
Historical Rank
#305
USA Rank
religious-studies-hub Degrees
Communications
#1246
World Rank
#1208
Historical Rank
#345
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Business
#1313
World Rank
#1305
Historical Rank
#374
USA Rank
business Degrees
Computer Science
#1723
World Rank
#1728
Historical Rank
#374
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Physics
#1678
World Rank
#1707
Historical Rank
#376
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Psychology
#1115
World Rank
#1130
Historical Rank
#440
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Philosophy
#1467
World Rank
#1499
Historical Rank
#449
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Biology
#1996
World Rank
#1993
Historical Rank
#470
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Medical
#1818
World Rank
#1822
Historical Rank
#484
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1377
World Rank
#1383
Historical Rank
#737
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees

Who Are Clark Atlanta University's Most Influential Alumni?

Clark Atlanta University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, History, and Sociology. Here are some of Clark Atlanta University's most famous alumni:

Ralph Abernathy
Ralph Abernathy
An American civil rights activist and minister .
James Weldon Johnson
James Weldon Johnson
An American writer and activist.
Ajamu Baraka
Ajamu Baraka
An American human rights activist.
Lurma Rackley
An African-American writer, publicist.
Samuel M. Nabrit
An American academic.
Glenda Glover
An American academic.
C. Eric Lincoln
A Professor of Religion and of Sociology.
Mase
An American rapper.
Beverly Guy-Sheftall
An American academic.
Fletcher Henderson
An American pianist, bandleader, arranger and composer.
Nikky Finney
Nikky Finney
An American poet.
Lily McNair
Lily McNair
An American psychologist.

Who Are Clark Atlanta University's Most Influential Faculty?

Talitha Washington
An American mathematician.