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Clayton State University
Morrow, GA · Public · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $8,868
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings
- $54,701
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Clayton State University is a public college in Morrow, GA with 4,348 undergraduates. It admits 69% of applicants, and admitted students average 958 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $8,868 per year ($7,686 for families earning under $30,000). 38% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,701 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 69%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,782
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,258
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 40%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–558
200800
SAT Math410–520
200800
ACT Composite15–19
136
What Clayton State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $18,397
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $5,240
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,904
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$7,686
- $30–48k$8,232
- $48–75k$8,685
- $75–110k$12,363
- $110k+$15,601
Get a personal estimate with Clayton State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $54,701
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,348
- Student–faculty ratio
- 20:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 50%
- White9%
- Hispanic12%
- Black66%
- Asian5%
Clayton State University FAQ
What is Clayton State University's acceptance rate?+
Clayton State University admits 69% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Clayton State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–558 on SAT Reading and Writing and 410–520 on SAT Math; the average total is 958.
What ACT score do you need for Clayton State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–19.
Is Clayton State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Clayton State University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,782 students applied to Clayton State University and 1,258 were admitted; 504 enrolled.
Does Clayton State University consider legacy status?+
No. Clayton State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Clayton State University require an essay?+
Clayton State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Clayton State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $18,397 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $8,868.
What is Clayton State University's graduation rate?+
38% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 139311 · How we use this data
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