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Overview |
Clayton State University | |||
| Location | Morrow, GA | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 5,847 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #988 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | clayton.edu | |||
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Costs |
Clayton State University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $9,792 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,529 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
Clayton State University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 2,255 | |||
| Admitted | 1,270 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Clayton State University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Clayton State University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,500 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 |
Diversity |
Clayton State University | |||
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| % Men | 31% | |||
| % Women | 69% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 18% | |||
| % Black | 66% | |||
| % Hispanic | 3% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 1% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 4% |
Students |
Clayton State University | |||
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| % In-State | 93% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | |||
Campus |
Clayton State University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/