Clayton State University — College Profile

About

Clayton State University, located just minutes south of Atlanta in Morrow, Georgia, is highly regarded for its exceptionally diverse student body and its beautiful, park-like campus featuring five scenic lakes. The university is academically renowned for its career-focused programs, particularly within its AACSB-accredited College of Business and its highly competitive College of Health, which boasts premier nursing and dental hygiene pathways. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive community with over 60 student organizations, vibrant Division II athletics, and direct connection to Atlanta’s robust internship and professional market. A truly distinctive feature of Clayton State is Spivey Hall, a world-class, acoustically pristine performance venue located right on campus that hosts internationally acclaimed musicians and offers students unique cultural and educational opportunities.

Wikipedia:Clayton State University is a public university in Morrow, Georgia, United States. It serves Metro Atlanta and is part of the University System of Georgia.

Location

Morrow, GA, 30260-0285 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

ATL · Atlanta

7 mi away

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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%

4-yr on-time completion

18%

1st-yr retention

71%

Transfer-out rate

29%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

37%

Transferred

29%

Still enrolled

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%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

52%

First-generation

38%

Median family income

$24,211

Independent students

44%

Veterans

Avg age at entry

25.0

Part-time students

38%

Race & ethnicity

White

Hispanic

12%

Black

66%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

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

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General117

Business Administration, Management and Operations90

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology78

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing75

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities52

Biology, General49

Health and Medical Administrative Services38

Computer and Information Sciences, General37

Business/Commerce, General35

Film/Video and Photographic Arts32

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions31

Criminal Justice and Corrections25

Computer Science23

Marketing22

Communication and Media Studies21

Accounting and Related Services18

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Institutional

Endowment

$21M

Classification

Master's (Medium)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, selective admissions

Full-time faculty

69%

Avg faculty salary

$8,662/mo

Instructional spend/student

$7,880