Clayton State University

www.clayton.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

2021 Average Net Price

$10,088

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.85%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

62.6%

1,843 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,817

54.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36%

164 Graduates

About

Clayton State University is a higher education institution located in Clayton County, GA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Clayton State University were Liberal Arts & Sciences (106 degrees awarded), General Health Services (105 degrees), and Community Psychology (104 degrees).

In 2021, 1,315 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clayton State University. 77% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (873 degrees), 4.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (175 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University is $4,064, which is $−19,120 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University is $4,064, which is $−19,120 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,088.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Clayton State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,064

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Clayton State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Clayton State University is $−19,120 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$10,088

2021 Value

13.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Clayton State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,088. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Clayton State University grew by 13.2%.

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

$10,557

Room and Board

$2,074

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clayton State University was of $10,557 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.735% between 2020 and 2021.

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

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Clayton State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 32.9% with respect to 2020, when 70% 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.

3.85%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Clayton State University was 3.85%, which represents 79 out of the 2050 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 1,843 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 22% annual growth. Out of those 1,843 applicants, 1,153 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.6% acceptance rate.

There were 6,817 students enrolled at Clayton State University in 2021.

Clayton State University has an overall enrollment yield of 58.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,153

Accepted Out of 1,843

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clayton State University was 62.6% (1,153 admissions from 1,843 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 68.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 22%, while admissions declined by −28.8%..

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.

Enrollment

Clayton State University had a total enrollment of 6,817 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Clayton State University is 3,706 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,111. This means that 54.4% of students enrolled at Clayton State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clayton State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.9% Black or African American, 13.5% White, 8.52% Hispanic or Latino, 6.32% Asian, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% 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 (49.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.61%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (55.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.7%) and White Female (7.75%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clayton State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,817 students. The full-time enrollment at Clayton State University is 3,706 and the part-time enrollment is 3,111. This means that 54.4% of students enrolled at Clayton State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

65%

2021 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

Black or African American
4,427 enrolled students
White
923 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
581 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clayton State University is 64.9% Black or African American, 13.5% White, 8.52% Hispanic or Latino, 6.32% Asian, 2.86% Two or More Races, 0.235% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.103% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 142 students (2.08%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 711 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 (873 degrees awarded). There were 4.99 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (175 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Clayton State University is Liberal Arts & Sciences (106 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (105 degrees) and Community Psychology (104 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (61 degrees awarded), Psychology (118 degrees), and English (28 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,465,138 people), Accountants & auditors (1,070,926 people), Other managers (815,227 people), Financial managers (496,796 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (414,605 people).

The most specialized majors at Clayton State University in 2021 are Legal (61 degrees awarded), Psychology (118 degrees), English (28 degrees), Business (316 degrees), and Health (335 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Clayton State University are Legal (61 degrees awarded), Psychology (118 degrees), English (28 degrees), Business (316 degrees), and Health (335 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,923,732 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,157,479 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (702,717 people), Computer Systems Design (565,699 people), and Banking & related activities (517,657 people).

The most specialized majors at Clayton State University are Legal (61 degrees awarded), Psychology (118 degrees), English (28 degrees), Business (316 degrees), and Health (335 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
106 degrees awarded
General Health Services
105 degrees awarded
Community Psychology
104 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Clayton State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 106 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

302

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,013

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 302 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University, which is 0.298 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,013).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.505 times less than the 95 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 3.76 times more than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Clayton State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Clayton State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.05% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
873 degrees awarded
White
175 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clayton State University is black or african american (873 degrees awarded). There were 4.99 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (175 degrees).

1.83% of degree recipients (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
700 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
173 degrees awarded
White Female
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clayton State University is black or african american female (700 degrees awarded). There were 4.05 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (173 degrees).

Operations

Clayton State University has an endowment valued at nearly $19.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.4k (0.107%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Clayton State University had a total salary expenditure of 100M. Clayton State University employs 66 Professors, 51 Associate professors and 41 Lecturers. Most academics at Clayton State University are Male Professor (34), Female Professor (32), and Female Associate professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clayton State University are: Management, with 117 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees.

Endowment

$19.1M

2021 Endowment

23.2%

growth from 2020

Clayton State University has an endowment valued at about $19.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Clayton State University grew 23.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.4M 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

$43.3M

2021 Salaries

1.59%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Clayton State University paid a median of $43.3M in salaries, which represents 43.3% of their overall expenditure ($100M) and a 1.59% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.9M

Instructional Salaries

206

Number of Employees

In 2021, Clayton State University paid a total of $13.9M to 206 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

117 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clayton State University were Professor with 66 employees, Associate professor with 51 employees, and Lecturer with 41 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clayton State University were Management with 117 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clayton State University was Male Professor with 34 employees, Female Professor with 32 employees, and Female Associate professor with 26 employees.

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