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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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Clayton State is an above-average public university located in Morrow, Georgia in the Atlanta Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,023 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Clayton State acceptance rate is 57%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Community Psychology, and Health Service Preparatory Studies. Graduating 34% of students, Clayton State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $32,100.
About
About Clayton State...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Peach Belt Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Georgia
- Morrow
Clayton State University Rankings
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Clayton State Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
July 15
SAT Range
890-1090
ACT Range
16-22
Application Fee
$40
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Will You Get Into Clayton State?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Clayton State University
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Net Price
$9,792/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,529/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.71 responses
73%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.93 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.93 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
125 Graduates
Community Psychology
110 Graduates
Health Service Preparatory Studies
104 Graduates
Business
96 Graduates
Nursing
90 Graduates
Paralegal
54 Graduates
Office Management
46 Graduates
Biology
43 Graduates
Hospital Management
41 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
37 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
1
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
1
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
43%
On Campus
26%
Online
31%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,023Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,260
Undergrads Over 25
31%
Pell Grant
77%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
49 responses
The majority of students keep to themselves
29%
Determined
22%
What's up!
16%
Hello how are you?
10%
Silent
8%
Outgoing
6%
Stressed
6%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
35%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.106 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.117 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
69 responses
Convenience
42%
Diverse
28%
Local
16%
Underrated
6%
Home away from home
4%
Strict
1%
Thrifty
1%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$38,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
34%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.46 responses
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Clayton State University Reviews
Rating 3.64 out of 5 1,268 reviews
Rating 5 out of 5
Campus is very pretty, full of lakes, lots of geese and a cute swan couple! The professors aren’t too heavy on the workload and love the college because of how small the classes are so students and professors really get the chance to connect. The area nearby is great because Morrow has a lot of great food around it, and many areas to shop! There’s even an event area right outside the Southlake Mall. Pretty safe campus, lots of people everywhere and there’s always police/security patrolling the campus. Even though I didn’t get any scholarships to attend by signing up on websites, I still got the Hope scholarship along with the Pell grant from filling out the FAFSA. The school had awarded me a 1k scholarship! It really helps college become more affordable.
- Freshman
- 3 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Clayton State is an amazing school to attend. If you want to be a nurse, I HIGHLY urge you to seriously consider the BSN program here. It is absolutely top notch and I am so lucky to be apart of it. As someone who transferred from a much larger university in Georgia, I can easily say I have loved my experience here more than anything. Now, if you are looking into the college experience I can’t speak much for that, but at an academic perspective, the nursing program cannot be beat!
- Junior
- 3 days ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Clayton state excels in providing practical, career-focused education. Known for its strong programs in business, health sciences, and information technology, the university prepares students with hands-on learning and real-world experience. Clayton also provides Professors who are invested in student success and provide personalized guidance.
Some changes that could be made are more extracurricular activities and social events to enhance campus life.
Overall, Clayton State is an excellent choice for those seeking a practical education in a supportive and diverse environment
- Senior
- 24 days ago
