Clayton State University
School Highlights
Clayton State University serves 6,879 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 6,879 students
- In-state tuition: $5,246
- Out-state tuition: $15,251
- Acceptance Rate: 51%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- 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
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 706 teachers has grown by 58% over five years.
Clayton State University
(GA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
706 staff
209 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Clayton State University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Clayton State University diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,879 students
2,470 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
4,045 students
929 students
# Part-Time Students
2,834 students
1,541 students
# Undergraduate Students
3,835 students
1,116 students
# Graduate Students
210 students
56 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,305 students
506 students
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
62%
33%
% White
17%
44%
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,700
$29,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,246 is more than the state average of $4,028. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $15,251 is more than the state average of $7,597. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,246
$4,028
Out-State Tuition Fees
$15,251
$7,597
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,335
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$11,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
51%
84%
SAT Reading
470
465
SAT Math
460
460
SAT Writing
475
440
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
20
19
ACT Math
20
19
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
4:00 - 4:45 p.m.Saturday, May 1, 2021
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1:00 - 1:45 p.m.Congratulation Graduates!Commencement is a celebration of new beginnings! On April 30 and May 1, we will be celebrating the commencing of a new phase of life for our Clayton State graduates. Along with families and friends, we will be recognizing our graduates for their great achievement.")
