Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Minimally difficult

Overall Admission Rate

48% of 2,117 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

July 17

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.02

SAT Math

469 average
420-500 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

491 average
440-520 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

20 average
18-22 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

In-state: $16,590
Out-of-state: $29,666

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $6,410
Out-of-state: $19,486

Room and Board

$10,180

Average Percent of Need Met

52%

Average Freshman Award

$11,230

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$30,423

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

231

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 16% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 35% of classes
30-39 students: 19% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
50-99 students: 3% of classes

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Campus Life

Morrow Population

6,715

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Atlanta

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students in College Housing

18% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

 

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.1% Asian
61.5% Black/African-American
6.1% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
19.9% White
2.7% Unknown

International Students

1.3%

First-Year Students Returning

67.8%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

12.5%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

 

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	4
Science	3	4
Foreign Language	2	3
Social Studies	3
History		2
Academic Electives		2

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	July 1
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

2000 Clayton State Boulevard

City, State, Zip

Morrow, GA 30260-0285

Phone

(678) 466-4115

Fax

 

E-mail

csu-info@clayton.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

July 17

Application Fee

$40

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

 

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

Proof of immunization required for freshmen

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations		X
Essay		X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work				X
Particular Talent/Ability				X
Character/Personal Qualities				X
First Generation to Attend College
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

48% of 2,117 applicants were admitted

Women

41% of 1,558 applicants were admitted

Men

67% of 559 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

Not reported

Women

Not reported

Men

Not reported

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.02

3.75 and Above

8%

3.50 - 3.74

14%

3.25 - 3.49

14%

3.00 - 3.24

16%

2.50 - 2.99

34%

2.00 - 2.49

14%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

469 average
420-500 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

0%

Score of 600 - 700

5%

Score of 500 - 600

25%

Score of 400 - 500

62%

Score of 300 - 400

8%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

491 average
440-520 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

0%

Score of 600 - 700

6%

Score of 500 - 600

37%

Score of 400 - 500

53%

Score of 300 - 400

4%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

20 average
18-22 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

1%

Score of 24 - 29

15%

Score of 18 - 23

69%

Score of 12 - 17

16%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

In-state: $16,590
Out-of-state: $29,666

Tuition and Fees

In-state: $6,410
Out-of-state: $19,486

Room and Board

$10,180

Books and Supplies

Not reported

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

 

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline July 15

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning April 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 008976	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

446 (95.1%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

415 (93.0%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

415 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

17 (4.1%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

52%

Average Award

$11,230

Need-Based Gift

Received by 381 (91.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,922

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 367 (88.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,434

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 26 (6.3%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

3 (.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,479

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

3,251 (92.4%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

3,029 (93.2%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

3,020 (99.7%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

86 (2.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

47%

Average Award

$10,024

Need-Based Gift

Received by 2,649 (87.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,108

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 2,643 (87.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,143

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 118 (3.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

25 (.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,045

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

84%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$30,423

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$4,556

Location and Setting

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Morrow Population

6,715

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Atlanta

Campus Size

163 acres

Weather

Temperature

31.5 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September

Rain

116 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Hapeville

Nearest Train Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Atlanta

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Coed housing

Students in College Housing

18% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

 

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

lighted pathways

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

 

School Colors

 

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

cheerleading

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

bowling, softball, table tennis, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

6,555

Women

4,526 (69.0%)

Men

2,029 (31.0%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

3,742

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
6.1% Asian
61.5% Black/African-American
6.1% Hispanic/Latino
3.4% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
19.9% White
2.7% Unknown

International Students.

1.3%

Average Age

27

All Graduate Students

448

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

67.8%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

12.5%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

25.7%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

33.3%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported