- 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. The main campus includes 192 acres of wooded grounds and five lakes.
School Highlights
Clayton State University serves 6,163 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is same as the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 6,163 students
- In-state tuition: $5,246
- Out-state tuition: $15,251
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Clayton State University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 209 teachers has declined by 70% over five years.
Clayton State University
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1969
Campus Size
214 acres
Total Faculty
209 staff
88 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Clayton State University has declined by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Clayton State University diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,163 students
2,178 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
3,108 students
797 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3,055 students
1,381 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,551 students
1,758 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,820 students
855 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
288 students
77 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,731 students
1,678 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
324 students
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,296 students
654 students
% Asian
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
11%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
62%
35%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
12%
38%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,700
$29,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $5,246 is more than the state average of $3,059. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,251 is more than the state average of $6,774. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,246
$3,059
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,251
$6,774
Tuition Notes
Not explicitly mentioned.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
91%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,865
$12,069
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,000
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
68%
77%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
SAT Reading
470
533
SAT Math
460
515
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
20
19
ACT Math
19
18
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Clayton State University cost?
Clayton State University's tuition is approximately $5,246 for In-State students and $15,251 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Clayton State University?
The acceptance rate of Clayton State University is 68%, which is lower than the state average of 77%.
What is Clayton State University's ranking?
Clayton State University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body.
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