Clayton State University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

2023 Average Net Price

$9,397

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.102%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

70.6%

1,782 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

5,842

54% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.1%

182 Graduates

About

Clayton State University is a higher education institution located in Clayton County, GA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Clayton State University were General Health Services (117 degrees awarded), Community Psychology (78 degrees), and Registered Nursing (75 degrees).

In 2023, 1,200 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clayton State University. 70.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (785 degrees), 4.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (164 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University is $4,064, which is $−20,511 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Clayton State University was 0.102%, corresponding to 2 out of the 1,959 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University is $4,064, which is $20,511 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,397.

In 2023, 77% of undergraduate students attending Clayton State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,064

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Clayton State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Clayton State University is $−20,511 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Clayton State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,397

2023 Value

4.03%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Clayton State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,397. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Clayton State University grew by 4.03%.

This chart compares the average net price of Clayton State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,724

Room and Board

$2,074

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clayton State University was of $10,724 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.27% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,074. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Clayton State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Clayton State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 21.4% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Clayton State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.102%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Clayton State University was 0.102%, which represents 2 out of the 1959 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Clayton State University received 1,782 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 21% annual growth. Out of those 1,782 applicants, 1,258 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.6% acceptance rate.

There were 5,842 students enrolled at Clayton State University in 2023. 46% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Clayton State University has an overall enrollment yield of 40.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,258

Accepted Out of 1,782

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clayton State University was 70.6% (1,258 admissions from 1,782 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 56.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 21%, while admissions declined by 0.945%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Clayton State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

46%

Submission Percentage (2023)

232

Scores Submitted (2023)

46% of enrolled first-time students at Clayton State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Clayton State University had a total enrollment of 5,842 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Clayton State University is 3,154 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,688. This means that 54% of students enrolled at Clayton State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clayton State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.2% Black or African American, 12% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.37% Asian, 3.44% Two or More Races, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0685% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Clayton State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (46%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.74%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (52.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (18.7%) and White Female (7.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clayton State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,842 students. The full-time enrollment at Clayton State University is 3,154 and the part-time enrollment is 2,688. This means that 54% of students enrolled at Clayton State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Clayton State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Clayton State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Clayton State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Clayton State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
3,576 enrolled students
White
703 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
651 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clayton State University is 61.2% Black or African American, 12% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 6.37% Asian, 3.44% Two or More Races, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0685% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 237 students (4.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 500 more women than men received degrees from Clayton State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clayton State University is black or african american (785 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (164 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Clayton State University is General Health Services (117 degrees awarded), followed by Community Psychology (78 degrees) and Registered Nursing (75 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clayton State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (45 degrees awarded), History (15 degrees), and Psychology (97 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clayton State University are Accountants & auditors (1,038,029 people), Other managers (847,469 people), Financial managers (541,763 people), Chief executives & legislators (440,518 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (329,520 people).

The most specialized majors at Clayton State University in 2023 are Legal (45 degrees awarded), History (15 degrees), Psychology (97 degrees), Business (334 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clayton State University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Clayton State University are Legal (45 degrees awarded), History (15 degrees), Psychology (97 degrees), Business (334 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clayton State University are Elementary & secondary schools (979,469 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (569,606 people), Computer Systems Design (568,756 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (531,086 people), and Banking & related activities (513,245 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clayton State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Health Services
117 degrees awarded
Community Psychology
78 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Clayton State University was General Health Services with 117 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Clayton State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

350

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

850

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 350 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University, which is 0.412 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (850).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Clayton State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.681 times less than the 91 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University in General Health Services, which is 9.64 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Clayton State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (64.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Clayton State University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (64.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.65% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
785 degrees awarded
White
164 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clayton State University is black or african american (785 degrees awarded). There were 4.79 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (164 degrees).

1.67% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
584 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
201 degrees awarded
White Female
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clayton State University is black or african american female (584 degrees awarded). There were 2.91 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (201 degrees).

Operations

Clayton State University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 405k (2.07%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Clayton State University had a total salary expenditure of 95.3M. Clayton State University employs 68 Professors, 43 Associate professors and 42 Assistant professors. Most academics at Clayton State University are Male Professor (36), Female Professor (32), and Female Assistant professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clayton State University are: Management, with 112 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 53 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Endowment

$19.6M

2023 Endowment

11.6%

growth from 2022

Clayton State University has an endowment valued at about $19.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Clayton State University grew 11.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $30.1M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Clayton State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$41.6M

2023 Salaries

5.59%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Clayton State University paid a median of $41.6M in salaries, which represents 43.6% of their overall expenditure ($95.3M) and a 5.59% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.66% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.59% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$15M

Instructional Salaries

188

Number of Employees

In 2023, Clayton State University paid a total of $15M to 188 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

112 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clayton State University were Professor with 68 employees, Associate professor with 43 employees, and Assistant professor with 42 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clayton State University were Management with 112 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clayton State University was Male Professor with 36 employees, Female Professor with 32 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Clayton State University.

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