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Clayton State University

Clayton State University is a medium, public institution located in Morrow, ga. Founded in 1969, Clayton State University offers undergraduate degrees in 53 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 2

5,301 undergraduates

$5,068 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Clayton State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 70.6%

SAT score average 973

ACT score average 17

Average high school GPA 3.0

Application fee $40

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Clayton State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

17 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Health and Medical Professions

Social Sciences and Psychology

Law and Legal Studies

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions

Health and Medical Administrative Services

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $5,068

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,104

Books & supplies $1,822

Other expenses $3,375

Cost of attendance* $21,369

Average financial aid package $10,024

Estimated cost $11,345 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $15,790

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,104

Books & supplies $1,822

Other expenses $3,375

Cost of attendance* $32,091

Average financial aid package $10,024

Estimated cost $22,067 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Clayton State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,301, with gender binary students split 30% male and 70% female.

Total enrollment

5,842

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

12%

African American %

61%

Hispanic American %

11%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Clayton State University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260

6784664000

www.clayton.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Clayton State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Clayton State University?

Clayton State University is located in Morrow, ga.

What is the acceptance rate at Clayton State University?

The acceptance rate for Clayton State University is 71%.

What’s the average GPA for Clayton State University?

The average high school GPA for Clayton State University students was 3.0.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Clayton State University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Clayton State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $85,476.

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