Clayton State University
Tel:
(678)466-4000
School Highlights
- Clayton State University serves 7,022 students
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
- Clayton State University is the only community colleges within Clayton County, GA.
- The nearest community college to Clayton State University is Georgia Perimeter College (7.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Clayton State University places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 271 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Clayton State University | (GA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 271 staff | 94 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 7,022 students | 2,588 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | - | 1,115 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 1,473 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 3,711 students | 1,116 students |
| # Graduate Students | 153 students | 62 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,300 | 461 |
| % Asian | 5% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| % Black | 63% | 33% |
| % White | 22% | 48% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 9% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.65 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,700 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Clayton State University is Georgia Perimeter College (7.3 miles away).
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