Clayton State University

Q: 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.

Q: What is the acceptance rate of Clayton State University?

The acceptance rate of Clayton State University is 69%, which is lower than the state average of 79%.

Q: What is Clayton State University's ranking?

Clayton State University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260

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School Highlights

Clayton State University serves 7,052 students (57% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 7,052 students
In-state tuition: $5,246
Out-state tuition: $15,251
Acceptance Rate: 69%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 85%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Clayton State University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 706 teachers has grown by 160% over five years.

Clayton State University

(GA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Four or more years

At least 2 years but < 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

706 staff

209 staff

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School Calendar

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Student Body

The student population of Clayton State University has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Clayton State University diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

7,052 students

2,400 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

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# Full-Time Students

4,007 students

882 students

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# Part-Time Students

3,045 students

1,518 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

524 students

245 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

3,680 students

940 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

327 students

71 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

2,696 students

1,740 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

349 students

37 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

1,296 students

654 students

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% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

65%

31%

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% White

15%

47%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.55

0.67

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

n/a

44%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

3.17%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$41,700

$29,500

This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Clayton State University and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of GA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,246 is more than the state average of $3,488. 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 $7,256. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$5,246

$3,488

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$15,251

$7,256

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

94%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$26,865

$12,139

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$11,000

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

69%

79%

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SAT Reading

470

515

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SAT Math

460

485

This chart display the SAT Math score of Clayton State University and the community college average SAT Math score of GA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

SAT Writing

475

440

This chart display the SAT Writing score of Clayton State University and the community college average SAT Writing score of GA by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.

ACT Composite

ACT English

ACT Math

ACT Writing

n/a

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 69%, which is lower than the state average of 79%.

What is Clayton State University's ranking?

Clayton State University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Georgia for: Largest student body and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).

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