Georgia

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia

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About

Clayton State University is a public university in Morrow, Georgia, United States. It serves Metro Atlanta and is part of the University System of Georgia. The main campus includes 192 acres (0.78 km2) of wooded grounds and five lakes. Located in the north-central part of Clayton County in suburban south metro Atlanta, the main campus is about twenty minutes from downtown Atlanta. Clayton State also maintains a separate Fayette County instructional site in Peachtree City and offers additional instruction at locations in Jonesboro in Clayton County and McDonough in Henry County. Upon opening in 1991, Clayton State's Spivey Hall began presenting jazz, classical music and other musical entertainment.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$16,904
Estimated total for international students
US$30,061
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$5,240
Total cost for in-state students
US$18,397
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
4,348
Graduate students
612
International undergraduates
1%
Students per teacher
20 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
68%
SAT
Reading and writing 450–558 · Maths 410–520
ACT
15–19

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$54,701

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (50)

Bachelor's degrees32 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInformation Science/StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarketingMathematicsMusicPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees9 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementEducation, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoric Preservation and ConservationLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's degrees5 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsInformation Science/StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Undergraduate certificates1 subject
Legal Support Services
Graduate certificates3 subjects
Human Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.