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About Clayton State University

public masters universityhealth sciences focustest optional admissionscareer focused programs

Clayton State University is a public university in Morrow, GA, known for its public masters university, health sciences focus, and test optional admissions. With an acceptance rate of 56%, CSU is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 579 students each year. CSU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 890–1090, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. CSU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,099 per year; the sticker price of $31,641 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Clayton State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

56%
Overall Accept Rate
990
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 890 – 1090 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Clayton State University

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Application Strategy
Clayton State serves a largely commuter and working adult population in the south metro Atlanta area, so in your application highlight any experience balancing work, family, or community responsibilities alongside academics because the admissions team genuinely values that kind of real world context.
Essay Strategy
Clayton State has specific strengths in nursing, business, and technology programs, so if you are applying to one of those areas, name the specific program and explain why Clayton State's location and hands on curriculum fits your career goals rather than writing a generic why this school response.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Clayton State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$32k/yr$7.4k
30k-48k~$32k/yr$7.0k
48k-75k~$32k/yr$9.8k
75k-110k~$32k/yr$12.1k
110k+~$32k/yr$14.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

35%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
4,668
Undergrad Enrollment
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