A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Clayton State University are primarily Black with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 82% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Clayton State University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
18%
|
Black |
66%
|
Hispanic |
3%
|
Asian |
5%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 124% more female students than male students enrolled at Clayton State University with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Clayton State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
31%
|
Women |
69%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,806
|
Women |
4,041
|
Clayton State University serves a very low number of students outside of Georgia, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
93%
|
Out of State |
4%
|
Foreign |
2%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
77% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 42.9% |
Part time Undergrads | 41% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139311 IPEDS survey data for Clayton State University.
Last updated February 24, 2024