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Clayton State University

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Morrow, GA

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Located in Morrow, GA, Clayton State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 4,348 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 68% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $96,160/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate68%
SAT range860–1078
ACT range15–19
Undergrads4,348
Yield (admits who enroll)46%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$17,415
4-year grad rate38%
Median earnings, 10yr out$49,179

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans38%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out36%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$57,400/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$63,862/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,740/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$40,300/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$94,876/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$67,899/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$31,053/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$96,160/yr
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$63,402/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$50,131/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General$40,140/yr
History
History$42,146/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$47,627/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Support Services$49,897/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$50,110/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$53,042/yr
Psychology
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology$42,032/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$55,643/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$36,510/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,246
Typical room charge$6,858
Typical board charge$4,122

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Clayton State University's acceptance rate?

Clayton State University in Morrow, GA admits approximately 68% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Clayton State University?

Admitted students at Clayton State University typically score between 860–1078 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Clayton State University?

Admitted students at Clayton State University typically score between 15–19 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Clayton State University cost?

Clayton State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $17,415 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Clayton State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Clayton State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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