Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,170
Graduate Enrollment: 672
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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medium full-time , selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 62.56%
Male/Female: 29% / 71% (2017)
First generation college students: 37.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 10.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 64.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 41.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 27.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 11.0%
Black: 68.1%
Hispanic: 9.0%
Asian: 5.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 2.0%
Black: 68.1%
Hispanic: 9.0%
Asian: 5.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.8%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 2.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $17,743
In-State tuition: $5,568Out-of-State tuition: $16,290
Estimated books and supplies: $2,074 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,712 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,565 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,467 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,565 (2022)
Average Family Income: $42,664 (2017)
Median Family Income: $24,211 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 51.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 43.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,706 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $273 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $9,497 |
| $30k-48k | $10,042 |
| $48k-75k | $12,662 |
| $75k-110k | $14,175 |
| $110k+ | $15,341 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 14%6-year graduation rate: 35%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,706 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,021 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $17,879 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 40.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 48.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 53.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 25.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 28.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,036 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,337 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 26 | $39,458 | $360 | $57,727 ($4,811) | $57,964 ($4,830) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 24 | $35,000 | $307 | $27,633 ($2,303) | $32,771 ($2,731) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 43 | $31,000 | $257 | $28,302 ($2,359) | $40,917 ($3,410) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 11 | $30,500 | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 11 | $40,687 | $268 | $30,898 ($2,575) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 11 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 16 | $27,896 | $210 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 45 | $31,000 | $265 | $29,900 ($2,492) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | 29 | $25,000 | $195 | $51,913 ($4,326) | $51,542 ($4,295) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 56 | $48,925 | $329 | $34,017 ($2,835) | $43,355 ($3,613) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 18 | $582 | $46,784 ($3,899) | $56,585 ($4,715) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 113 | $37,783 | $281 | $69,634 ($5,803) | $84,778 ($7,065) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 17 | $466 | $97,032 ($8,086) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 23 | $41,146 | $307 | $36,309 ($3,026) | $46,359 ($3,863) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 141 | $37,250 | $295 | $43,533 ($3,628) | $46,293 ($3,858) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 64 | $466 | $51,297 ($4,275) | $64,768 ($5,397) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 21 | $45,375 | $300 | $43,202 ($3,600) | $46,793 ($3,899) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 20 | $30,896 | $241 | $35,951 ($2,996) | $42,789 ($3,566) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 13 | $24,628 ($2,052) | $47,741 ($3,978) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 29 | $35,925 | $323 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 14 | $31,000 | $228 | $60,657 ($5,055) | |
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | $46,120 ($3,843) | $46,007 ($3,834) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Legal Support Services. | 23 | $32,620 | $201 | $33,816 ($2,818) | $44,964 ($3,747) |
| Associate's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Legal Support Services. | 17 | $40,792 | $306 | $34,712 ($2,893) | $45,339 ($3,778) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 16 | $22,638 | $233 | $17,271 ($1,439) | $41,200 ($3,433) |
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 69 | $29,974 | $217 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 100 | $45,202 | $302 | $33,071 ($2,756) | $41,898 ($3,492) |
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 35 | $31,500 | $270 | $30,855 ($2,571) | $47,292 ($3,941) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Historic Preservation and Conservation. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 12 | $27,690 ($2,308) | $34,079 ($2,840) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 118 | $35,448 | $286 | $24,966 ($2,081) | $39,356 ($3,280) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $66,645Full time faculty: 65%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 19.0
School's endowment start of year: $15,479,898 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $19,068,017 (2022)