Clayton State University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

2022 Average Net Price

$9,792

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.102%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

56.3%

2,255 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

5,847

56.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

34.8%

157 Graduates

About

Clayton State University is a higher education institution located in Clayton County, GA. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Clayton State University were General Business Administration & Management (121 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (54 degrees), and Public Administration (33 degrees).

In 2022, 1,333 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clayton State University. 74.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (938 degrees), 6.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (156 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University is $4,064, which is $−19,932 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University is $4,064, which is $19,932 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,792.

In 2022, 98% 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

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Clayton State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Clayton State University is $−19,932 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$9,792

2022 Value

2.93%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Clayton State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,792. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Clayton State University grew by 2.93%.

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

$10,590

Room and Board

$2,074

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clayton State University was of $10,590 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.313% between 2021 and 2022.

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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Clayton State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 5.38% with respect to 2021, when 93% 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 2,255 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 22.4% annual growth. Out of those 2,255 applicants, 1,270 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56.3% acceptance rate.

There were 5,847 students enrolled at Clayton State University in 2022. 49% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Clayton State University has an overall enrollment yield of 45.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,270

Accepted Out of 2,255

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clayton State University was 56.3% (1,270 admissions from 2,255 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 62.6%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 22.4%, while admissions grew by 10.1%.

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

49%

Submission Percentage (2022)

284

Scores Submitted (2022)

49% of enrolled first-time students at Clayton State University in 2022 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 5,847 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Clayton State University is 3,278 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,569. This means that 56.1% of students enrolled at Clayton State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clayton State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.7% Black or African American, 13.5% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.58% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% 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 (46.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.47%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (53.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (17.3%) and White Female (9.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clayton State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,847 students. The full-time enrollment at Clayton State University is 3,278 and the part-time enrollment is 2,569. This means that 56.1% of students enrolled at Clayton State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

60%

2022 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 60%. 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 (2022)

Black or African American
3,609 enrolled students
White
788 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
625 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clayton State University is 61.7% Black or African American, 13.5% White, 10.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.58% Asian, 2.82% Two or More Races, 0.291% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 160 students (2.74%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 663 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 (938 degrees awarded). There were 6.01 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (156 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Clayton State University is General Business Administration & Management (121 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (54 degrees) and Public Administration (33 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (54 degrees awarded), Psychology (125 degrees), and Business (402 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 (1,049,917 people), Other managers (807,345 people), Financial managers (513,641 people), Chief executives & legislators (418,394 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (340,162 people).

The most specialized majors at Clayton State University in 2022 are Legal (54 degrees awarded), Psychology (125 degrees), Business (402 degrees), History (11 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (54 degrees awarded), Psychology (125 degrees), Business (402 degrees), History (11 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

Community Psychology
110 degrees awarded
General Health Services
104 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
90 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Clayton State University was Community Psychology with 110 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

335

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

998

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 335 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University, which is 0.336 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (998).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.352 times less than the 125 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 125 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.84 times more than the 44 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 12% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (48.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Clayton State University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (48.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 3.18% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
938 degrees awarded
White
156 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clayton State University is black or african american (938 degrees awarded). There were 6.01 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (156 degrees).

1.5% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Female
736 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
202 degrees awarded
White Female
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clayton State University is black or african american female (736 degrees awarded). There were 3.64 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (202 degrees).

Operations

Clayton State University has an endowment valued at nearly $17.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −2.45k (−0.014%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Clayton State University had a total salary expenditure of 106M. Clayton State University employs 66 Professors, 48 Associate professors and 46 Assistant professors. Most academics at Clayton State University are Male Professor (36), Female Professor (30), and Female Assistant professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clayton State University are: Management, with 110 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees.

Endowment

$17.6M

2022 Endowment

7.94%

decline from 2021

Clayton State University has an endowment valued at about $17.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Clayton State University declined 7.94% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29M 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

$44M

2022 Salaries

1.66%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Clayton State University paid a median of $44M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($106M) and a 1.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.59% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.31% growth between 2019 and 2020.

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

Instructional Salaries

$15.7M

Instructional Salaries

209

Number of Employees

In 2022, Clayton State University paid a total of $15.7M to 209 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

110 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clayton State University were Professor with 66 employees, Associate professor with 48 employees, and Assistant professor with 46 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clayton State University were Management with 110 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 55 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clayton State University was Male Professor with 36 employees, Female Professor with 30 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 30 employees.

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

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