Clayton State University provides an intellectually challenging, culturally rich learning environment, encouraging all students to take advantage of the outstanding educational and career opportunities provided for residential and commuter students from a diverse range of ethnic, socioeconomic, experiential and geographical backgrounds. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs of superior quality taught by a professionally active teaching faculty committed to promoting academic excellence. University programs and services are informed and guided by the following essential considerations:
* recognizing and responding to the increasingly complex global context of contemporary life;
* promoting community-based, experiential learning to create enduring and meaningful connections between education and other aspects of life;
* encouraging and providing opportunities for continuous education and growth; and
* developing an understanding of advanced applications of modern technology.
Clayton State University promotes excellence in teaching, research, and service to the people and the State of Georgia, the nation, and the international community. University graduates communicate effectively, think critically, learn and work collaboratively, demonstrate competence in their chosen field, and possess the capability of adapting to changing circumstances and new challenges. Clayton State University students are encouraged to develop an individually compelling sense of social and civic responsibility, community leadership and service to society.
Clayton State University (CSU) is a public university in Morrow, Georgia, with over 6,200 students. Clayton State University is a part of the University System of Georgia.
The main campus is located in a wooded area of 163 acres (0.7 km²) with several ponds and a beautiful lake in the north-central part of Clayton County in suburban south metro Atlanta. The campus is located fifteen minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, with commuter bus directly to the campus and future commuter rail.
Clayton State maintains satellite campuses in Peachtree City and Locust Grove. Since 1991, Clayton State’s Spivey Hall enjoys recognition as one of the world's best concert halls, presenting jazz, classical music and all manner of musical entertainment to Metro Atlanta and Central Georgia Audiences. Clayton State is a Division II NCAA Sports Powerhouse - In the fall of 2005, the Men and Women's Soccer teams swept the Peach Belt Conference Championships, possessing top-performing basketball, cross-country, tennis and additional sports programs.
CSU's Business and Nursing Schools, as well as the Professional College enjoy brilliant national and state-wide reputations. The Harry S. Downs Continuing Education Center is home to multiple language programs along with many personal growth programs and some technical education programs. The Downs Center, along with Spivey Hall, are superior venues for conferences and special events of all sorts, overlooking the main campus lake, where beautiful swans glide on the tranquil waters.
CSU was originally founded in 1969, and was originally known as Clayton Junior College. When the school became a four year institution in 1986, the institute took on the name Clayton State College. In 1996, the Georgia Board of Regents renamed many higher-ed institutions, with the institute becoming Clayton College and State University. In 2004, the go ahead for developing a masters program was given by the Board of Regents. In 2005, in anticipation of its first masters program, the name was changed to Clayton State University, reflecting both the masters program and eliminating the confusion of the prior name. This was the fourth name change in its forty year history with four presidents. The masters program was formally approved in November 2005 and is now part of the School of Graduate Studies that guides four masters programs including the MALS, an MBA, an MHA and an MSN.
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| Percent of Students International: | 2% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Peach Belt Conference) Track (Peach Belt Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,962 | $ 10,278 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,438 | $ 9,754 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 524 | $ 524 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,864 | 34% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,017 | 76% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,547 | 6% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,119 | 31% | |
Any Aid: |
92% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 56% (Highly Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 74% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 540, Math: 540 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 20% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 17, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 22 |
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
