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Clayton State University

Clayton State University is a public university in a large suburb of the Atlanta, GA metro with 5,301 students and a 68% acceptance rate.

Morrow, Georgia · Public · Suburb, large · 5,301 students

NCAA Division II · Peach Belt Conference

Admission rate

68%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

958

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

16–20

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$8,365

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

40%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$49,179

10 years after entry

Students

5,301

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$7,405
$30,001–48,000$7,032
$48,001–75,000$9,755
$75,001–110,000$12,095
Over $110,000$14,161

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreClayton State University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 11133 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 15014 credits
Biology3BIOL 1111 / BIOL 1111L & BIOL 11127 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1151 / CHEM 1151L4 credits
Physics 13PHYS 1111 / PHYS 1111L4 credits
United States History3HIST 21123 credits
Psychology3PSYC 11013 credits
Statistics3MATH 14013 credits
Show all 29 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MATH 11133 credits
Calculus AB4MATH 15014 credits
Calculus BC3MATH 15014 credits
Calculus BC4MATH 1501 & MATH 25028 credits
Biology3BIOL 1111 / BIOL 1111L & BIOL 11127 credits
Chemistry3CHEM 1151 / CHEM 1151L4 credits
Chemistry4CHEM 1211 / CHEM 1211L4 credits
Chemistry5CHEM 1211 / CHEM 1211L & CHEM 1212 / CHEM 1212L8 credits
Physics 13PHYS 1111 / PHYS 1111L4 credits
United States History3HIST 21123 credits
United States History5HIST 2111 & HIST 21126 credits
Psychology3PSYC 11013 credits
Statistics3MATH 14013 credits
Macroeconomics3ECON 21053 credits
Microeconomics3ECON 21063 credits
World History: Modern3HIST 1111 or HIST 11123 credits
Environmental Science3ENVS 22023 credits
Physics 23PHYS 1112 / PHYS 1112L4 credits
European History3HIST 1111 or HIST 11123 credits
Human Geography3GEOG 1000A3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPAN 1001 & SPAN 10026 credits
Spanish Language and Culture4SPAN 1001 , SPAN 1002 , & SPAN 20019 credits
Computer Science Principles3ITFN 11013 credits
Art History3ART 2301 or ART 23023 credits
Music Theory4MUSC 10113 credits
Art 2D Design3ART 11043 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3POLS 24013 credits
Computer Science A or AB3CSCI 13013 credits
English Lang/Comp3ENGL 11013 credits
English Lang/Comp5ENGL 1101 & ENGL 11026 credits
English Lit/Comp3ENGL 11013 credits
English Lit/Comp5ENGL 1101 & ENGL 11026 credits
French Language and Culture3FREN 1001 & FREN 10026 credits
French Language and Culture4FREN 1001 , FREN 1002 , & FREN 20019 credits
Physics B3PHYS 1111 / PHYS 1111L & PHYS 1112 / PHYS 1112L8 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHYS 2212 / PHYS 2212L4 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHYS 2211 / PHYS 2211L4 credits
US Government and Politics3POLS 11013 credits

Source: catalog.clayton.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Community Psychology96
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences84
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies69
Business Administration and Management39
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse38
Business/Commerce38
Information Technology34
Computer Science30
Show the other 24 majors
Accounting27
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist25
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management25
Office Management and Supervision21
Cinematography and Film/Video Production19
Criminal Justice and Corrections19
Biology/Biological Sciences19
Marketing/Marketing Management18
English Language and Literature18
Legal Assistant/Paralegal18
Elementary Education and Teaching18
History12
Speech Communication and Rhetoric11
Political Science and Government11
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management10
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management9
Sociology8
Chemistry7
Mathematics6
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other4
Music3
Music Teacher Education2
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

6,411,149 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Nearest hub airport

Hartsfield/Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20

Elevation

886 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

32°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

0.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

59 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,410 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division II, similar size