College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
71%
Enrollment
4,390
Graduation Rate
35%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,179
Retention Rate
73%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)868–1070
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)16–20
136
Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,068
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,790
Avg Net Price
$10,145
Room & Board
$11,104
Total COA
$17,940
Median Debt
$25,706
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$8,685
$30,001–48,000
$9,021
$48,001–75,000
$11,506
$75,001–110,000
$13,966
$110,001+
$15,948
Pell Grant Rate: 52%
Federal Loan Rate: 40%
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Sticker Price$26,894
Estimated Net Price$10,145 (avg)
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Clayton State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
35%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,179
Retention Rate
73%
Median Debt
$25,706
Top Programs
Health Professions
28.1%
Business & Marketing
17.8%
Psychology
8.4%
Computer Science
8.2%
Biology
5.3%
Legal Studies
4.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.2%
Criminal Justice
2.7%
Communication
2.3%
Education
2.1%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 169 | $46,293 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 98 | $84,778 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 92 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 91 | $41,898 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 90 | $39,356 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 53 | $43,355 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 37 | $46,793 |
| Biology, General | 31 | $47,292 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 29 | $57,964 |
| Marketing | 29 | $42,789 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 28 | $46,359 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 27 | $40,917 |
| Computer Science | 23 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 19 | $32,771 |
| Sociology | 19 | — |
Demographics
Men 30%Women 70%
White
9.6%
Black
64.9%
Hispanic
12.0%
Asian
5.4%
Two or More
3.1%
International
1.3%
Application Info
Deadlines
REA2026-07-15
App Fee (Domestic)$40
App Fee (International)$40
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.