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Clayton State University, also referred to as CSU, is a coeducational, public university located in Morrow, Georgia, United States. It was founded in 1969 as Clayton Junior College. In 1986, it became a four-year institution and was renamed to Clayton State College. In 1996, the name was changed to Clayton College and State University. This confusing name, which did not convey whether the Institution was a college or university, was dropped in 2005. The name was then changed to Clayton State University, recognizing the rights of the Institution to grant master degrees.
Some of the schools and colleges under CSU are as follows:
The University's sports teams are called the Lakers. The official mascot is called "Lakers". Students participate in basketball, soccer, golf, tennis, track and field, and cross country. The University also has a cheerleading squad.
Morrow, GA is home to Clayton State. Morrow is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Clayton State go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration, computer science and engineering, and medical administration.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 46% of them (as of 2007-2008). Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 530.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Clayton State has 6,043 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at Clayton State attend part-time. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Peach Belt Conference.
Clayton State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260-0285
General Phone: (678) 466-4000
http://www.clayton.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 187 | accounting, business management, business administration, marketing, business, sales and marketing |
| Liberal Arts | 158 | liberal arts and sciences, history, political science, English |
| Therapy and Counseling | 115 | community psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 105 | registered nursing |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 100 | information science, information technology, computer networking |
| Office and Administration | 61 | office management, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Medical Administration | 54 | health care facilities management, health and medical administrative |
| Medical Support and Technology | 43 | dental hygienist, medical assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety |
| Education and Teaching | 42 | middle school teaching |
| Science | 40 | biology |
| Law | 38 | legal assistant |
| Media | 12 | communication studies |
| Music | 10 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | architectural drafting, drafting |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | sports and fitness management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 3 | aircraft powerplant tech |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Clayton State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 842 | 24 |
| Associate's degree | 126 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 44 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 12 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Clayton State had a total enrollment of 6,043 students (4,971 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 62% |
| Part-Time | 38% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 29% |
| Black | 56% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 49 % |
Clayton State offers campus housing for 450 of its 4,971 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Morrow, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,053 | 2,301 | 46% | 1,375 | 60% |
| Men | 1,535 | 716 | 47% | 434 | 61% |
| Women | 3,518 | 1,585 | 45% | 941 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,644 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,312 |
| Room and board | $ 7,800 |
| Room charge | $ 4,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Clayton State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 897600)
Clayton State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 11 | $110,773 | 6 | $106,908 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $85,000 | 4 | $87,455 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $80,929 | 10 | $67,521 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $98,850 | 20 | $83,324 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $78,788 | 7 | $72,603 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $66,308 | 25 | $61,145 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 44 | $53,338 | 48 | $53,338 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $47,481 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $45,020 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $58,749 | 87 | $56,546 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51 | 52 | 103 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| Track | 10 | 9 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 29 | 58 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Clayton State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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