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Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia 30260-0285

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Clayton State University is a public institution in Morrow with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 973, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,179 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,145.

Established
1969
Motto
Dreams. Made Real.
Type
Public university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
71%Acceptance
973SAT Avg
4,390Students
17:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$49,179Earnings 10yr
$10,145Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Clayton State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 973

Reading & Writing
450550
Math
418520

ACT Score Range

Composite
1620

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

973

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,068
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,790
Room & Board$11,104
Books & Supplies$1,822
Total Cost of Attendance$17,940
Average Net Price$10,145
Median Debt at Graduation$25,706
Monthly Payment (10yr)$273

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,685
$30–48K$9,021
$48–75K$11,506
$75–110K$13,966
$110K+$15,948

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,145

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (53)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,390
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 10%
Black 65%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 5%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.4%
Freshman Retention73.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,633
8 Years$45,852
10 Years$49,179

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,300
Men
$50,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Varsity Sports — Lakers

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from GA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
11 mi(19 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
225 mi(390 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
228 mi(395 min)

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