Clayton State University, GA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Clayton State University Rankings
Affordability85
Selectivity2
Retention27
Graduation1
Earnings25
Diversity51
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Clayton State University
81%
Bachelor’s
12%
Associate’s
6%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences6%
Education1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting3%
Legal Professions and Studies4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities16%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology10%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts1%
Admissions
Getting into Clayton State University
54%
Admission Rate
460
Median SAT Math
470
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–500
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–500
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Clayton State University
$5K
In-State Tuition
$16K
Out-of-State Tuition
$18K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $14K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $15K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Clayton State University
55%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
36%
Repayment Rate
$284
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 58% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $45K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 29% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 36% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 43% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 51% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Clayton State University
71%
Retention Rate
37%
Transfer Rate
21%
Withdrawal Rate
30%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 10% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 30% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 36% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 47% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 30% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 28% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% | 44% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 40% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 19% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 34% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Clayton State University
90%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Clayton State University
5,630
Undergraduates
36%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
441
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 71% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 29% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 66% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 15% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 47% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 8% | 13% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Clayton State University, GA
United Education Institute-Morrow
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