loading 6,000+ schools…
Atlanta, GA · Atlanta, GA
| Clark Atlanta University | Spelman College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $37,702/yr | $38,967/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $37,356/yr | $32,923/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $39,270/yr | $34,108/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $39,009/yr | $36,602/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $39,514/yr | $38,640/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $38,680/yr | $44,529/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,748/yr | $18,091/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,748/yr | $19,431/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,900/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,312/yr | $4,995/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $43,676/yr | $50,952/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $28,310/yr | $31,556/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $28,310/yr | $31,556/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 70% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 80% | 48% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 64% | 25% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1108–1320 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1220 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 21–31 · Math 18–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 27,672 | 10,610 |
| Students accepted | 17,884 | 3,617 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,069 | 727 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 6% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | 19% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 78% |
| Freshmen who come back | 71% | 94% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,712/yr | $59,993/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $22,235–$62,609 | $40,168–$86,219 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 41% | 74% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 100% |
| Black students graduating | 50% | 79% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 100% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $28,097/yr | $45,676/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 64% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 37% | 70% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 76% |
| First-gen students who finish | 42% | 62% |
| Low-income students who finish | 38% | 58% |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | 12% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $36,146/yr | $54,188/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Communication & Journalism 15% · Psychology 13% | Business, Management & Marketing 36% · Social Sciences 15% · Psychology 11% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 36% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 15% of degrees | Social Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 13% of degrees | Psychology — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Public Administration — $44,574/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $98,692/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 10% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,603 | 3,414 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 634 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $8,446/mo | $9,558/mo |
| Full-time professors | 59% | 70% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $28,746 | $43,781 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Atlanta, GA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1865 | 1881 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Men | 23% | 5% |
| Women | 77% | 95% |
| White students | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Black students | 54% | 86% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Asian students | 0.1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| Other / not reported | 39% | 4.3% |
| Special type | HBCU · Religiously affiliated | HBCU · Women's college |
| First-generation students | 32% | 21% |
| Part-time students | 2% | 22% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.9% | 25% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $9,940/yr | $15,850/yr |
| Endowment | $116.5M | $549.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,650 | 1,398 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,226/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,792/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 9 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 257 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.1M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $8.1M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $11.3M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $7,735 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.