Clayton State University: Review & Facts

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Clayton State University is a medium four-year, public school with 5,850 students enrolled. This college was established in 1969 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Morrow, Georgia.

Academic Offerings

At Clayton State University you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
45
Clayton State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Nursing, Medical, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Clayton State University is relatively low at 60% (close to Georgia average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Fair
The graduation rate at Clayton State University is low: 34%. Nearly 24% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Clayton State University is decent, 16:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is slightly high - $14,800 per year. The additional fees at Clayton State University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,100, which makes it a total of $15,900 per year.

Read the details about Clayton State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 2,255 applications were submitted and 1,270 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

This college will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Clayton State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,900
Medium
Clayton State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Clayton State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Clayton State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- about $6,900 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Clayton State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Clayton State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Clayton State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, Georgia
30260-0285, USA
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