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Clayton State University, Georgia

Overview of Clayton State University

Clayton State can be found in Morrow, Georgia (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Clayton State.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in computer science and engineering.

Clayton State Selectivity

Clayton State does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 450 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 440 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way Clayton State works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2005, 6,212 students were enrolled in Clayton State. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

Student Life

A lot of students at Clayton State attend part-time. The school student athletes compete in Peach Belt Conference competitions.

Clayton State Tuition and Affordability

Bargain hunters might want to look at Clayton State, which charges less than many schools of its type.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Clayton State

Clayton State University
2000 Clayton State Boulevard
Morrow, GA 30260-0285
General Phone: (770) 961-3400
Admissions Phone: (770) 961-3500
Financial Aid Phone: (770) 961-3511
http://www.clayton.edu

Clayton State Programs and Degrees (2005)

Clayton State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Computer Science And Engineering270information science, computer networking, information technology
Business And Management184business management, accounting, business administration, marketing, business, sales and marketing
Law123legal assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine104nursing administration, EMT paramedic
Office And Administration91office management, general office occupations, administrative assistant
Liberal Arts88liberal arts and sciences, history
Medical Support And Technology77medical assistant, dental hygienist, dental services
Therapy And Counseling61community psychology
Mechanics And Repair47aircraft maintenance, electrical installation and repair, aircraft powerplant tech
Medical Adminstration35health care facilities management, medical transcription, health and medical administrative
Education And Teaching34middle school teaching
Media18communication studies
Engineering Technician15architectural drafting, drafting
Science15biology
Music8music performance, music, music theory and composition
Security And Law Enforcement2criminal justice and safety

Number of programs and degrees for Clayton State in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree55822
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years3158
Associate's degree23512
Award of less than 1 academic year645

Clayton State Student Body

In 2005, Clayton State had a total enrollment of 6,212 students (4,506 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men33%
Women67%
Full-Time83%
Part-Time17%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White42%
Black50%
Hispanic2%
Asian4%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1914%
20-2115%
22-2418%
25-2917%
30-3414%
35-3910%
40-4911%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Georgia88%
Foreign countries7%
New York1%

Clayton State Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time47 %

Clayton State Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(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.

Clayton State Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total5,0832,82456%73126%
Men1,44882757%24329%
Women3,6071,99155%48825%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450540
SAT Math440540
ACT Verbal1721
ACT Math1722
ACT Composite1722

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT74%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT20%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Admissions Phone Number: (770) 961-3500

Clayton State Faculty

Clayton State has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year7$90,2212*
Associate professorcalendar year3$95,8154$81,081
Assistant professorcalendar year11$70,0269$60,791
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year21$80,44216$68,079

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year6$67,3297$65,070
Associate professoracademic year9$64,29510$58,828
Assistant professoracademic year27$50,69840$48,189
Instructoracademic year6$36,0039$39,042
Lectureracademic year4$35,3066$35,840
All faculty totalacademic year52$52,09172$49,135

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Clayton State Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballPeach Belt Conference
TrackPeach Belt Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6555120
Track201434
Basketball121729
All Other Sports332457

Clayton State Degree Programs (2005)

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

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other
Medical/Clinical Assistant

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology

Clayton State Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Clayton State Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 6%Clayton State Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 9%Clayton State % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in law
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Clayton State % of degrees in law
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Clayton State % of degrees in office and administration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Clayton State Number of students
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Clayton State % students 40 years or older
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Clayton State % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Clayton State Minority % of student body
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Clayton State Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Clayton State Salaries of full-time faculty
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Clayton State Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member

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