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Clayton State, founded in 1969, is a public, multipurpose institution. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Health Sciences, and Technology. Its 163-acre campus is located in Morrow, 10 miles from Atlanta.

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Public
studentType
Coed
5,283
Undergraduates
1,644
Men - 31.1%
3,640
Women - 68.9%
676
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
67% of 2,365 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
July 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3
SAT Math
430-530 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
460-560 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
16-20 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $5,068
Out-of-state: $15,790
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
47%
Average Freshman Award
$11,230
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$30,423
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
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Morrow Population
7,138
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Atlanta
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
18% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division II
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.3%
Asian
5.8%
Black/African-American
66.3%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.7%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
10.9%
Unknown
2.5%
International Students
1.3% from 42 countries
First-Year Students Returning
69.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
11.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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