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Clayton State University

Public
Suburban
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 68.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹15,52,884Out-of-state
Students: 4,348Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 17Student to faculty

About

Clayton State University is a public university in Morrow, Georgia, United States. It serves Metro Atlanta and is part of the University System of Georgia.
The main campus includes 192 acres (0.78 km2) of wooded grounds and five lakes. Located in the north-central part of Clayton County in suburban south metro Atlanta, the main campus is about twenty minutes from downtown Atlanta. Clayton State also maintains a separate Fayette County instructional site in Peachtree City and offers additional instruction at locations in Jonesboro in Clayton County and McDonough in Henry County.
Upon opening in 1991, Clayton State's Spivey Hall began presenting jazz, classical music and other musical entertainment. It has since developed into one of the premiere chamber music venues in the Atlanta metropolitan area and offers more than 400 performances per year. These performances air frequently on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
Clayton State basketball, soccer, cross-country, tennis, golf, and track & field programs are a part of Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), competing in the Peach Belt Conference (PBC). In 2011, the Clayton State women's basketball team won the NCAA Division II national championship.

Admissions planning estimate

68.5% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 33.5%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 70.59%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 70.6% (1,258/1,782; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

68.5%admitted

68 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,782

Offered a place 1,258

Enrolled 504

40.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite860-1078

4001600

ACT composite15-19

136

What a year costs

₹28,18,711 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹15,52,884
Housing₹11,48,413
Books & supplies₹1,17,415

Sticker price ₹28,18,711

After aid (average) ₹7,85,741

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹4,86,568

Out-of-state ₹15,52,884

Average aid awarded: ₹5,84,821 a year.

Outcomes and support

70.9%

Retention

39.9%

Graduation

One teacher for every 17 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 65.6%

Hispanic 12.3%

White 8.5%

Asian 5%

Unknown 3.6%

Multiracial 3.5%

Native American 0.2%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

6 programmes

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Postbachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-master's certificate

Programmes

Programme	Level
Accounting and Related Services	bachelor
Biology, General	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Business/Commerce, General	bachelor
Chemistry	bachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, General	bachelor
Computer Science	bachelor
Criminal Justice and Corrections	bachelor
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	bachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	bachelor
English Language and Literature, General	bachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	bachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Services	bachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	bachelor
History	bachelor
Hospitality Administration/Management	bachelor
Information Science/Studies	bachelor
Legal Support Services	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Marketing	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Music	bachelor
Philosophy	bachelor
Political Science and Government	bachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	bachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Sociology	bachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	bachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, General	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate68.45%

Total Applicants1782

Admitted Applicants1258

Enrolled Applicants504

Application Fee₹3,757

Fee Waiver AvailableYes

SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementRequired

Recommendations RequiredNot required

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %860

SAT Composite 75th %1078

ACT Composite 25th %15

ACT Composite 75th %19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹4,86,568

Out-of-State Tuition₹15,52,884

Average Housing Cost₹11,48,413

Books & Supplies₹1,17,415

Average Net Price₹7,85,741

Average Aid Awarded₹5,84,821

Student Body Diversity

African American65.57%

Asian5.04%

Hispanic12.26%

White8.49%

Multiracial3.47%

Native American0.23%

Pacific Islander0.07%

International1.29%

Unknown Race3.59%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic

School SettingSuburban

Years4

Graduation Rate39.86%

Retention Rate70.88%

Student/Faculty Ratio17:1

Total Undergraduates4348

Contact

Street Address2000 Clayton State Blvd

ZIP Code30260

Phone(678) 466-4000

Websitehttps://www.clayton.edu/

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/