Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Clayton State University is $5,068 for Georgia residents and $15,790 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($8,833) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,484.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Clayton State is $5,068 for Georgia residents and $15,790 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,479 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.90% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 9.39% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Georgia schools with tuition changes from last year at Georgia colleges tuition change page.
Clayton State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,068 $15,790$13,545
2023-2024$5,068$15,790$14,479
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Clayton  State University - COA
Clayton  State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Clayton  State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $6,134 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $12,625 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($9,763) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,696.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Clayton State is $5,774 for Georgia residents and $13,026 for out-of-state students which is a 3.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Clayton State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,517 $12,236$13,545
2023-2024$6,134$12,625$14,479
Change % 2023-2024-5.88%3.18%6.90%
2024-2025$5,774$13,026$15,477
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Clayton  State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Clayton State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $169 for Georgia residents and $616 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $362 for Georgia residents and $1,377 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$169$616
2023-2024$169$616
2024-2025$169$616
Graduate2022-2023$385$1,335
2023-2024$362$1,377
2024-2025$340$1,420
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Clayton  State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Clayton  State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Clayton State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Clayton State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Clayton State University$5,068$15,790
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus$11,764$32,876
Kennesaw State University$5,786$17,040
University of Georgia$11,180$30,220
Georgia State University$8,478$23,709
Georgia Southern University$5,905$16,959

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Clayton State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Clayton State is $19,052 for Georgia residents and $61,920 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Clayton State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$4,943$4,821$4,702$4,586$19,052
Out-of-State$15,665$15,541$15,418$15,296$61,920
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$4,821$4,702$4,586$4,473$18,583
Out-of-State$15,541$15,418$15,296$15,175$61,430
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$4,702$4,586$4,473$4,363$18,124
Out-of-State$15,418$15,296$15,175$15,055$60,943
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$4,586$4,473$4,363$4,255$17,677
Out-of-State$15,296$15,175$15,055$14,936$60,461
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$4,473$4,363$4,255$4,150$17,241
Out-of-State$15,175$15,055$14,936$14,817$59,982

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $85,676 for Georgia residents and $128,543 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Clayton State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,381$21,401$21,488$21,580$85,676
Out-of-State$32,103$32,121$32,145$32,174$128,543
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$21,401$21,429$21,521$21,620$85,803
Out-of-State$32,121$32,145$32,174$32,210$128,650
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$21,429$21,465$21,563$21,667$85,961
Out-of-State$32,145$32,174$32,210$32,251$128,780
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$21,465$21,508$21,612$21,722$86,150
Out-of-State$32,174$32,210$32,251$32,298$128,933
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$21,508$21,559$21,669$21,784$86,369
Out-of-State$32,210$32,251$32,298$32,351$129,110

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $62,096 for Georgia residents and $104,963 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Clayton State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$15,486$15,506$15,593$15,685$62,096
Out-of-State$26,208$26,226$26,250$26,279$104,963
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$15,506$15,534$15,626$15,725$62,223
Out-of-State$26,226$26,250$26,279$26,315$105,070
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,534$15,570$15,668$15,772$62,381
Out-of-State$26,250$26,279$26,315$26,356$105,200
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,570$15,613$15,717$15,827$62,570
Out-of-State$26,279$26,315$26,356$26,403$105,353
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$15,613$15,664$15,774$15,889$62,789
Out-of-State$26,315$26,356$26,403$26,456$105,530

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Clayton State University.
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Clayton State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$5,068$1,822$14,479$15,790$1,822 $14,479
Graduate$6,134 $1,822$14,479$12,625 $1,822$14,479

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