Clayton State University

2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260
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School Highlights

Clayton State University serves 7,038 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 58%.

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Clayton State University places among the top 20% of community colleges in Georgia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 271 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clayton State University(GA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 years but < 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty271 staff94 staff
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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 26:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Clayton State University diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment7,038 students2,712 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:130:1
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# Full-Time Students4,013 students1,008 students
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# Part-Time Students3,025 students1,704 students
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# Undergraduate Students3,870 students990 students
# Graduate Students143 students62 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		1,305461
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% Asian
5%
3%
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% Hispanic
5%
7%
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% Black
62%
35%
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% White
19%
42%
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
3%
9%
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Diversity Score0.570.69
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$41,700$29,600
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $5,246 is more than the state average of $4,048. 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 $7,714. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,246$4,048
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Out-State Tuition Fees$15,251$7,714
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$28,000$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$11,632$5,625
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Acceptance Rate54%69%
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SAT Reading480475
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SAT Math465465
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SAT Writing475440
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ACT Composite1918
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ACT English2019
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ACT Math1919
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Clayton State University is Interactive College of Technology-Morrow (1.6 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 7,038 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,246
  • Out-state tuition: $15,251
  • Acceptance Rate: 54%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 81%
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