Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Clayton State's acceptance rate is 56.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.59%. 741 men and 1,490 women applied to Clayton State and 396 men and 870 women students were accepted.
Among them, 223 men and 356 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Clayton State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,255 | 741 | 1,490 | 0 | 24 |
| Admitted | 1,270 | 396 | 870 | 0 | 4 |
| Enrolled | 579 | 223 | 356 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 56.32% | 53.44% | 58.39% | - | 16.67% |
| Yield | 45.59% | 56.31% | 40.92% | - | 0.00% |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 284 students (49% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 119 students (21%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Clayton State.
The median SAT score is 980 with 510 SAT EBRW and 470 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 560 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 530 and 25th percentile is 430 .
The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 16 at Clayton State. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 17.
The SAT and ACT scores at Clayton State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,067, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 890 | 980 | 1090 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 510 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 470 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 19 |
| ACT English | 14 | 17 | 20 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 579 first-year students enrolled in Clayton State. The proportion of full-time students is 87.74% and part-time students is 12.26%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 38.51% and women students is 61.49%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Clayton State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 579 | 223 | 356 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 508 | 194 | 314 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 71 | 29 | 42 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Clayton State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Clayton State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Clayton State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Clayton State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www.clayton.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://gafutures.xap.com/applications/usg/usg_common_app_short/introduction.asp?application_id=3387 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate |