Overview
Clayton State University is a 4-year public school in the Atlanta metro area and part of the University System of Georgia. Featuring a 214-acre park-like campus, Clayton State confers undergraduate degrees in over 60 academic majors and minors. In addition, a majority of students at Clayton State are considered “non-traditional” and “adult learners.” At the beginning of every basketball season, Clayton State welcomes its men’s and women’s teams with a late night pep rally called Laker Madness.
Acceptance Rate:
71%
Average Net Price:
$11,620
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.0
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
951
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $5,180 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $16,532 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,226 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
47%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
52%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,505
52%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,050
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,165
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
51%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4606
73%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,050
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
49%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,744
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,418
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$261
Students receiving federal loans
49%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,626
Average Other Loans Per Year
$4,996
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1782
Students Applied
59%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
585
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | November 15 | |
| Other | April 15 |
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
18%
Submitting ACT
46%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 951
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
5,842
Total Number of Undergrads
5,301
0
100
14%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
36%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
42
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
36
Countries Represented
42
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
38%
Student Organizations
61
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
18%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
18%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lakers
School Colors
navy and orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
75
Total Female Athletes
61
Intramural Sports
9
Sports Team (Men)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Clayton State University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,300
Top 5 Cities
Atlanta
Athens
Macon
Washington
Dallas
Top 5 Employers
Clayton State University
Delta Air Lines
Emory Healthcare
AT&T
Piedmont Healthcare
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Sales
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,418
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$261
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