# Clayton  State University

Morrow, GA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/clayton-state-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 69% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,782 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,258 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 450–558 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 410–520 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 15–19 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $18,397 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $8,868 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $7,686 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $8,232 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $8,685 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $12,363 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $15,601 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 4,348 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 38% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,701 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,250 (FY2024) |

## What Clayton  State University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 139311. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology