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Clayton State University
- 2000 Clayton State Boulevard
- Morrow, GA 30260
- OPEID College Code: 00897600
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- General Phone: (678) 466-4000
- President: Dr. Thomas Harden
- Website: www.clayton.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 6,043

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: adminservices.clayton.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,102 | 2,616 | 3,718 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 570 (52%) | 1,324 (51%) | 1,894 (51%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 238 (42%) | 427 (32%) | 665 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 410 | 85% |
| ACT ® Exam | 173 | 36% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 530 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 34% | 42% | 78% | 8% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,207 | $2,964 | $3,243 | $1,166 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.0% | 7.4% | 7.6% |
| Number in Default | 75 | 112 | 83 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,833 | 1,499 | 1,086 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,582 | $3,124 | $2,962 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,186 | $10,806 | $10,278 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,490 | $8,490 | $7,620 |
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,582 | $5,124 | $4,962 |
| Out of State | $14,186 | $12,806 | $12,278 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,072 | $16,614 | $15,582 |
| Out of State | $25,676 | $24,296 | $22,898 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,582 | $8,124 | $7,962 |
| Out of State | $17,186 | $15,806 | $15,278 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,043 Undergraduate: 5,974 Graduate: 69
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,793 Female: 4,250
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,759 Female: 4,215
- Graduate Gender Male: 34 Female: 35
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,348 Part-Time: 2,695
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,328 Part-Time: 2,646
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 20 Part-Time: 49
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 134 | 2% |
| American Indian | 15 | 0.2% |
| Black | 3,352 | 55% |
| Asian | 305 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 162 | 3% |
| White | 1,796 | 30% |
| Unknown | 279 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 106 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 870 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 951 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,151 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 974 | 16% |
| Ages 30-34 | 687 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 512 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 622 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 129 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 41 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 644 | 496 | 148 |
| Faculty Status | 340 | 199 | 141 |
| Tenured Faculty | 61 | 61 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 1 | - | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 337 | 196 | 141 |
| Primarily Instruction | 337 | 196 | 141 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 71 | 71 | - |
| Other Professionals | 115 | 111 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 121 | 118 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 51 | 48 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 52 | 52 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,370 (160) | $57,278 (76) | $53,643 (84) |
| Professor | $72,001 (14) | $72,096 (7) | $71,906 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $64,605 (41) | $66,635 (25) | $61,435 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,961 (89) | $50,151 (40) | $51,623 (49) |
| Instructor | $41,941 (13) | $55,000 (1) | $40,853 (12) |
| Lecturer | $40,526 (3) | $40,526 (3) | - (-) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,799 (36) | $96,491 (18) | $77,107 (18) |
| Professor | $103,022 (14) | $102,668 (10) | $103,906 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $94,360 (8) | $107,987 (4) | $80,733 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,256 (14) | $69,552 (4) | $64,938 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,244 (196) | $61,428 (94) | $55,310 (102) |
| Professor | $78,147 (28) | $79,100 (17) | $76,673 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $66,662 (49) | $69,630 (29) | $62,359 (20) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,403 (103) | $50,765 (44) | $51,878 (59) |
| Instructor | $41,941 (13) | $55,000 (1) | $40,853 (12) |
| Lecturer | $40,526 (3) | $40,526 (3) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $752,632 | $343,425 | $409,207 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 46% | 54% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 126 | 69 | 57 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 126 | 69 | 57 |
| Basketball | 24 | 14 | 10 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 35 | 21 | 14 |
| Golf | 9 | 9 | - |
| Soccer | 50 | 25 | 25 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $37,329 | $34,147 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $7,784 | $6,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 24% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 21% |
| Female | 25% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 30% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 26% |
| Asian | 17% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| White | 24% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 10% |
| 6 Years | 12% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
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