Clayton State University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,064

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$11,620

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

7.8%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

68.5%

2,362 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

7,052

56.8% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

30.8%

128 Graduates

About

Clayton State University is a higher education institution located in Clayton County, GA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Clayton State University were Registered Nursing (98 degrees awarded), General Health Services (92 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (91 degrees).

In 2020, 1,224 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clayton State University. 73% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (800 degrees), 4.28 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (187 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University is $4,064, which is $−18,466 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Clayton State University is $4,064, which is $−18,466 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,620.

In 2020, 70% of undergraduate students attending Clayton State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,064

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Clayton State University was $4,064. The cost of tuition at Clayton State University is $−18,466 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$11,620

2020 Value

15.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Clayton State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,620. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Clayton State University grew by 15.8%.

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

$10,480

Room and Board

$2,074

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clayton State University was of $10,480 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,074. The cost of room and board increased by 7.14% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.47% 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

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Clayton State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 14.8% with respect to 2019, when 61% 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.

7.8%

2018 Default Rate

172

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Clayton State University was 7.8%, which represents 172 out of the 2206 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 2,362 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 21.9% annual growth. Out of those 2,362 applicants, 1,619 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.5% acceptance rate.

There were 7,052 students enrolled at Clayton State University in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Clayton State University has an overall enrollment yield of 49.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,619

Accepted Out of 2,362

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clayton State University was 68.5% (1,619 admissions from 2,362 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 51.1%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 21.9%, while admissions grew by 63.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Clayton State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Clayton State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Clayton State University has a total enrollment of 7,052 students. The full-time enrollment at Clayton State University is 4,007 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,045. This means that 56.8% of students enrolled at Clayton State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clayton State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.2% Black or African American, 15.1% White, 8.28% Hispanic or Latino, 7.03% Asian, 2.71% Two or More Races, 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0851% 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 (16.4%) and White Female (6.66%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (54.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.5%) and White Female (7.65%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clayton State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,052 students. The full-time enrollment at Clayton State University is 4,007 and the part-time enrollment is 3,045. This means that 56.8% of students enrolled at Clayton State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

69%

2020 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), 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

Black or African American
4,459
White
1,063
Hispanic or Latino
584

The enrolled student population at Clayton State University is 63.2% Black or African American, 15.1% White, 8.28% Hispanic or Latino, 7.03% Asian, 2.71% Two or More Races, 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0851% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% 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, 139 students (1.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 562 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 (800 degrees awarded). There were 4.28 times more black or african american graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (187 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Clayton State University is Registered Nursing (98 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (92 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (91 degrees).

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 (47 degrees awarded), Psychology (98 degrees), and Business (340 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 (1,062,790 people), Other managers (785,151 people), Software developers (550,537 people), Financial managers (478,141 people), and Chief executives & legislators (396,256 people).

The most specialized majors at Clayton State University are Legal (47 degrees awarded), Psychology (98 degrees), Business (340 degrees), History (11 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (79 degrees).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Clinical and counseling psychologists, Computer hardware engineers, and Entertainers & performers, sports & related workers, all other

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (947,127 people), Elementary & secondary schools (886,621 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (575,380 people), Banking & related activities (553,645 people), and Insurance carriers (507,923 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

Registered Nursing
98 degree-majorss awarded
General Health Services
92 degree-majorss awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
91 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Clayton State University was Registered Nursing with 98 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

331

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

893

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 331 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University, which is 0.371 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (893).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Clayton State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.383 times less than the 120 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 120 degrees were awarded to women at Clayton State University in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.61 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 10% 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 35% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Clayton State University is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 1.56% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
800 degrees awarded
White
187 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clayton State University is black or african american (800 degrees awarded). There were 4.28 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (187 degrees).

1.8% of degree recipients (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Black or African American Female
608 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
192 degrees awarded
White Female
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clayton State University is black or african american female (608 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (192 degrees).

Operations

Clayton State University has an endowment valued at nearly $15.5M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $118k (0.763%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Clayton State University had a total salary expenditure of $101M. Clayton State University employs 61 Professors, 60 Associate professors, and 44 Lecturers. Most academics at Clayton State University are Male Professors (34), Male Associate professors(30), and Female Associate professors (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clayton State University are: Management, with 119 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 72 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

Endowment

$15.5M

2020 Endowment

38.9%

growth from 2019

Clayton State University has an endowment valued at about $15.5M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Clayton State University grew 38.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $24.1M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.58M - Federal
$112k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Clayton State University received $1.58M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $112k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$44M

2020 Salaries

2.31%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Clayton State University paid a median of $44M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($101M) and a 2.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.18% growth from 2018 and a 0.767% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.8M

Instructional Salaries

207

Number of Employees

In 2020, Clayton State University paid a total of $13.8M to 207 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

119 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clayton State University were Professor with 61 employees; Associate professor with 60 employees; and Associate professor with 44 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clayton State University were Management with 119 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 72 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clayton State University was Male Professor with 34 employees, Male Associate professor with 30 employees, and Female Associate professor with 30 employees.

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