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CS

Clayton State University

Morrow, GAPublicSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 68% Acceptance
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68%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$8,365
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
4.3K
Students
Medium campus body
$41,633
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Clayton State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Morrow, GA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 68%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
68% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading450 - 558
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math410 - 520
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 19
1typical 50% range36
68%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,972
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,160
Earnings 5yr: $93,169
Debt: $37,783
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,876
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,397
Earnings 5yr: $70,117
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,025
Earnings 5yr: $69,693
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,899
Earnings 5yr: $74,126
Debt: $39,458
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,862
Earnings 5yr: $54,723
Debt: $45,375
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,402
Earnings 5yr: $60,588
Debt: $25,000
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,006
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $35,925
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,740
Earnings 5yr: $54,637
Debt: $37,250
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,400
Earnings 5yr: $51,651
Debt: $31,500
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,971
Earnings 5yr: $48,395
Debt: $32,620
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,643
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $30,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,042
Earnings 5yr: $41,771
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,131
Earnings 5yr: $53,206
Debt: $48,925
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,110
Earnings 5yr: $50,621
Debt: $45,202
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,897
Earnings 5yr: $53,124
Debt: $40,792
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,627
Earnings 5yr: $49,418
Debt: $31,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,135
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,974
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,146
Earnings 5yr: $50,838
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$8,365
In-State Tuition$5,180
Out-of-State Tuition$16,532
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

52%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
36%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$41,633
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,179

Completion Signals

40%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$181/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

30%
Men
70%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 30% men and 70% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
38%
Avg Family Income
$34,120
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