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Clayton State University

2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, GA 30260

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Clayton State University School Description

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.

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Clayton State University

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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 a satellite campus in Peachtree City. 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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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Lakers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
6,212
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
83%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,186
Students Receiving Aid:
88%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Clayton State University Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Clayton State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 83%
Part-Time 17%
Men vs. Women
Women 65%
Men 35%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 56%
Caucasian 34%
Asian 5%
Other 3%
Hispanic 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 89%
Out-of-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Georgia 89%
Kentucky 0%
Illinois 0%
California 0%
Florida 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Peach Belt Conference)
Track (Peach Belt Conference)

Clayton State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,582 $ 12,186  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,706 $ 10,823  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 714 $ 714  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,028 37%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,617 73%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,639 4%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,484 31%  
Any Aid:
   88%  

Clayton State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 51% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 85%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 530, Math: 530
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 36%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 22, Math: 21

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

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

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Morris G
Morris G

Question: What numerical SAT score do you have to get to get into Clayton State University?

16 months ago
Michael
Michael

Best Answer

Here is a fact sheet I obtained. They have a 50% admittance so that's good. 1000/1600 seems to be about the average. Only 10% of the kids have 1200/1600 and only 1% have 1400/1600. Aim as high as possible, but try to go above 1000/1600 (math and verbal combined-not writing). Good luck Admission 5,221 applied, 2,853 admitted, 631 enrolled, 3.1 average high school GPA Average high school GPA 3.1 SAT verbal scores over 500 43%, SAT math scores over 500 41% SAT verbal scores over 600 9%, SAT math scores over 600 9%, SAT verbal scores over 700 1%, SAT math scores over 700 1%
Drake
Drake

Question: What does the typical curriculum/course look like for an English Major?

Interested in Clayton State University's curriculum, if applicable. Can someone who is an English Major delineate over what courses they take, how often, specialties, durations, etc? Just trying to get a feel for what the college schedule would be like, how hectic things might be, what the routine involves, and a moderately detailed explication of various others things belonging of that sort. I'm seeking this knowledge for all four years: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior. Thanks. Still, things are somewhat vague. Can you delve into further detail?
18 months ago
Amanda Jaie
Amand...

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It will vary depending upon the school. When you enroll, usually at Orientation, you'll get your school catalog that will explain all of the courses you have to take. For an English major, you can expect something similar to the following: Survey of American Literature I Survey of American Literature II Survey of English Literature I Survey of English Literature II Major English Author (usually Shakespeare, Chaucer, or Milton) Major American Author (possibly Hawthorne, Melville, Hemingway, or others) English Movement or Period (Victorian Literature, Romantic Literature) American Movement or Period (Colonial Literature, Modern Literature) Genre Studies (The Novel, Poetry, Drama) Literary Theory Literature Elective Literature Elective
Drake
Drake

Question: What does the curriculum look like for an English Major enrolled at Clayton State University?

Could you show me the classes taken, and such? Thanks.
18 months ago
Nao
Nao

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Page 94 of their Academic catalogue http://publications.clayton.edu/Fall2008.pdf
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O_o

Question: anyone know cheap apartments for clayton state u (ga) students??

im going to clayton state university next year, and i really want to move closer to the campus. money is really tight, does anybody have suggestions? i can probably afford about $300-350 a month.
23 months ago
jenuine_idiot_227
jenui...

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they are building dorms. i'm not sure if they'll be ready by next year. and there are two apartment complexes near clayton state. rainwater and clayton park. clayton park is semi new. rainwater has a lot of bad kids. dont know about the rent. sorry. look around the area many people rent rooms out in their houses.
Mel
Mel

Question: Does anyone attend Clayton State University in Georgia?

I am looking into the MLT program and wanted some info. Even if you're not in that program, please let me know what you think about it!
45 months ago
danielle s
danie...

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i dont attend, but it is gorgeous. There is a gorgeous lake with geese and thir is a sidewalk around the entire thing. it is also full of trees. outside it a great place to study. their athletics program is great as well. they have a place for all to workout. Their cafeteria is actually good too. they serve chickfila and subs and pizza.i love it! you should definitely go there!

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