Clayton State University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Clayton State University is a public institution located in Morrow, Georgia with approximately 4,348 undergraduate students enrolled. Clayton State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $8,365 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $42,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
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 numbers tell a mixed story here — at just $10,145 per year after aid, this is one of the more affordable public options in Georgia, making it genuinely worth a look for cost-conscious students. However, the 35% graduation rate is a serious red flag, meaning most students who start here don't finish, which should prompt any applicant to ask hard questions about academic support and their own readiness. If you do graduate, median earnings of $42,300 after 10 years are modest but manageable given the relatively low debt load of $16,750.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,348 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260-0285
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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