Clayton State University Admission
Application Fee
$40
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
70.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
40.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
579
SAT Scores
970
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,255 students have applied and 1,270 students have allowed to admit to Clayton State University (Acceptance rate: 56.32%). Clayton State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 45.59 % where 579 students have finally enrolled out of 1,270 admitted students.
Clayton State acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Albany State University and Georgia Southwestern State University, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 73.33%).
Clayton State enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 43.33%).
How to Apply to Clayton State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Clayton State. Clayton State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.clayton.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://gafutures.xap.com/applications/usg/usg_common_app_short/introduction.asp?application_id=3387 |
| Financial Aid | www.clayton.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.clayton.edu/financial-aid/docs/net-price-calculator-2023.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.clayton.edu/financial-aid/veterans/ |
| Disability Service | www.clayton.edu/disability |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Clayton State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Clayton State University is 970 and the average ACT score is 18. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Clayton State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,037). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton State University | 970 | 18 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,037 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia | 1,062 | 63 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Clayton State University, 284 students submitted SAT scores (49% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 970 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 510 | 560 |
| Mathematics | 430 | 470 | 530 |
| Total | 890 | 980 | 1,090 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Clayton State University, 119 students submitted ACT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 18 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Georgia. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 18 | 22 |
| English | 14 | 17 | 20 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 16 | 19 |
Clayton State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Clayton State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |