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Clayton State University

Clayton State University is a medium, public institution located in Morrow, ga. Founded in 1969, Clayton State University offers undergraduate degrees in 53 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 4,540 undergraduates
cost $5,068 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Clayton State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 56.3%
SAT score average 980
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.0
Application fee $40
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Clayton State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Health and Medical Administrative Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,068
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,980
Books & supplies $2,074
Other expenses $2,565
Cost of attendance* $20,687
Average financial aid package $10,024
Estimated cost $10,663 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,790
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,980
Books & supplies $2,074
Other expenses $2,565
Cost of attendance* $31,409
Average financial aid package $10,024
Estimated cost $21,385 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Clayton State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,540, with gender binary students split 30% male and 70% female.

Total enrollment

5,959

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
9%
African American %
57%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
17%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Clayton State University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260-0285
phone 678-466-4000
address www.clayton.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Clayton State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Clayton State University?

Clayton State University is located in Morrow, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Clayton State University? 

The acceptance rate for Clayton State University is 56%.

What’s the average GPA for Clayton State University?

The average high school GPA for Clayton State University students was 3.0.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Clayton State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Clayton State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $82,748.

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