Clayton State University Admission Requirements
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Clayton State University Admission Overview
Clayton State University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Clayton State University admitted 68.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (B) and SAT 860-1078 / ACT 15-19. Clayton State University is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Clayton State University is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Clayton State University Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Clayton State University
Acceptance Rate
The Clayton State University acceptance rate is 68.4%. Last year, 1,280 of 1,870 applicants were admitted. That is the 20th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Clayton State University and can you get accepted?
Clayton State University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Clayton State University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. 40% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Clayton State University GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.0Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
BAverage GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.0
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Clayton State University typically have around a 3.0 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Clayton State University is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #39 in Georgia for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Clayton State University Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
Clayton State University requires SAT or ACT scores from first-year applicants with a high school GPA below 3.0. Applicants at 3.0 or higher may omit scores. Students who submit testing need SAT scores of 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 440 Math, or ACT scores of 17 English or Reading and 17 Math. The Classic Learning Test is also listed as an accepted exam for Fall 2027 through Summer 2028.
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.usg.edu/student-affairs/prospective-students/freshman/
Clayton State University SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
860-1078Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
43%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 450
- Math 410
- Composite 860
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 558
- Math 520
- Composite 1078
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Clayton State University typically score around a 970 SAT (middle 50% 860–1078) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 34th percentile nationally. Clayton State University ranks #41 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 860 to 1078
SAT policy
Clayton State University is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 970 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Clayton State University ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
15-19Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
13%25th Percentile Scores
- English 13
- Math 15
- Composite 15
75th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 17
- Composite 19
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Clayton State University typically have around a 17 ACT (mid-50 15–19) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 31st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Clayton State University places #44 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 19
ACT policy
You may apply to Clayton State University without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 17.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Clayton State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jul 17, 2027Days left to Apply
320Applicants have 320 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 17, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Clayton State University is $40.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Clayton State University is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 68.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.0 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (860-1078); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139311.
GPA calculator: Clayton State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026