Clayton State University
Morrow, GA · Suburb · 4,348 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Morrow, GA, 30260-0285 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
7 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,415
Out-of-state COA
$28,767
Avg net price
$8,365
Room & board
$12,226
In-state tuition
$5,180
Out-of-state tuition
$16,532
Books & supplies
$1,250/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,405
$30–48k
$7,032
$48–75k
$9,755
$75–110k
$12,095
$110k+
$14,161
Admissions
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
958
Reading 450–558
Math 410–520
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Clayton State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
1st-yr retention
71%
Transfer-out rate
29%
Consumer completion
45%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
37%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
3%
Dropped out / unknown
31%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,633
Median earnings (10yr)
$49,179
Median debt
$25,706
Monthly loan payment
$273
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,712–$31,251
Debt (90th percentile)
$45,484
Student Body
Men 30%Women 70%
20
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
52%
First-generation
38%
Median family income
$24,211
Independent students
44%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
38%
Race & ethnicity
White
8%
Hispanic
12%
Black
66%
Asian
5%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,633
10 years after entry
$49,179
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52
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32
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Institutional
Endowment
$21M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
69%
Avg faculty salary
$8,662/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,880
Federal loan rate
38%
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