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Clayton State University Trade Programs

Clayton State University is a public institution located in Morrow, GA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Clayton State University?

Contact details for Clayton State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260-0285
Phone:	6784664000
Website:	www.clayton.edu/
Admissions:	www.clayton.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.clayton.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Clayton State University?

You can apply to Clayton State University online at: https://gafutures.xap.com/applications/usg/usg_common_app_short/introduction.asp?application_id=3387

Clayton State University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Clayton State University

Here’s what Clayton State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Clayton State University?

Clayton State University maintains an acceptance rate of 68%, which means it is fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 40% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

43% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Clayton State University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 558. Math scores were between 410 and 520.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 860 to 1078. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Clayton State University ranged between 15 and 19.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Clayton State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	637	437	69%
Women	1,213	830	68%

Can I Afford Clayton State University?

The average net price after aid at Clayton State University is $10,145. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$4,176
In-State Fees	$1,004
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,528
Out-of-State Fees	$1,004
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$5,180
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,532

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 8% of students at Clayton State University receive some form of financial aid (444 students).

Nearly 79% of students at Clayton State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,266 per student.

52% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,812.

Student Loan Debt

38% of Clayton State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,915 per year.

Clayton State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 733 students enrolled at Clayton State University, all undergraduate. Clayton State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,390 undergraduate students at Clayton State University, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clayton State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	285
Black or African American	2,673
Hispanic	539
White	456
American Indian/Alaska Native	13
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	171
Non-Resident	48

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Clayton State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Georgia	488
Florida	5
Alabama	2
New York	2
Pennsylvania	2

Additionally, approximately 1.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Clayton State University

Clayton State University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,239 undergraduate students at Clayton State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,983 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Clayton State University

Clayton State University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Clayton State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.