Clayton State University
Clayton State University is a public 4-year institution in Morrow, GA. It enrolls about 5,842 students and admits roughly 71% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Morrow, GA 30260 |
| County | Clayton County |
| Enrollment | 5,842 |
| Acceptance rate | 71% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,782 / 1,258 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,068 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $15,790 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 35% |
| Transfer-out rate | 29% |
| Full-time retention rate | 73% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $9,397 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 450–550 |
| ACT middle 50% | 16–20 |
| Website | www.clayton.edu/ |
| Phone | 6784664000 |
Admissions
About 1,782 students applied and 1,258 were admitted. Of those admitted, 504 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $5,068 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $15,790. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $9,397 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,685 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,021 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,506 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,966 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,948 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 551 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 35% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Clayton State University is in Morrow, GA, Clayton County. Its coordinates are 33.5941, -84.3282.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Clayton State University?
About 71% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,782 applicants.
How much does Clayton State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $5,068 for in-state students and $15,790 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Clayton State University?
About 5,842 students are enrolled.