Outcomes at CAU
Graduation Rate
46.20%
Transfer-out Rate
17.83%
Retention Rate
71.00%
The graduation rate at Clark Atlanta University is 46.20% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. 456 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 987 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 17.83% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The retention rate (full-time students) is 71% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Georgia.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Clark Atlanta University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Clark Atlanta University. 456 students have completed and 176 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 9 students still enrolled and 346 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 987 | 987 |
| Completers | 456 (46.20%) | 456 |
| Transfer-out | 176 (17.83%) | 176 |
| Still Enrolled | 9 (0.91%) | 9 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 346 (35.06%) | 346 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 350 students have completed in 4 years and additional 88 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 350 (35.46%) |
43 (17.55%) |
307 (41.37%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 88 (8.92%) |
28 (11.43%) |
60 (8.09%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 18 (1.82%) |
11 (4.49%) |
7 (0.94%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46.20% (456/987) | 33.47% (82/245) | 50.40% (374/742) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 100.00% (1/1) | - (0/0) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 47.16% (399/846) | 35.03% (62/177) | 50.37% (337/669) |
| Hispanic | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| White | 50.00% (1/2) | 100.00% (1/1) | 0.00% (0/1) |
| Unknown | 39.45% (43/109) | 23.26% (10/43) | 50.00% (33/66) |