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Clayton State University Campus Tours & Visits — Morrow, GA

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

Division

Division II

71%

Acceptance

973

SAT Avg

4,390

Undergrads

17:1

Student : Faculty

35%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$49,179

Earnings 10yr

$10,145

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lakers

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History & Fun Facts

•History The Judge Eugene Lawson Amphitheater overlooking Swan Lake The institution was founded in 1969 and was originally known as Clayton Junior College.
•When the school became a four-year institution in 1986, the institute took on the name Clayton State College.
•In 1996, the Georgia Board of Regents renamed many higher-education institutions, with Clayton State becoming Clayton College and State University.
•In 2005, the name was changed to Clayton State University.
•In 2016 the Clinical/Counseling Psychology master's degree program gained Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) accreditation through 2026.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 973

Reading & Writing

450550

Math

418520

ACT Score Range

Composite

1620

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,750

Programs (53)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate35.4%

Freshman Retention73.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$41,633

10 Years$49,179

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

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%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

7

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

2

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

9

Drug Arrests

7

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATLAtlanta7 mi

BHMBirmingham140 mi

BNANashville220 mi

Distance to Cities

Atlanta, GA11 mi

~19 min drive

Nashville, TN225 mi

~6h 30m drive

Charlotte, NC228 mi

~6h 35m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Net Price by Family Income

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Programs (53)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

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