Applying to Clayton State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
70.59%	970

Clayton State University's acceptance rate is 70.59% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,782 students applied and 1,258 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Clayton State.

Clayton State's acceptance rate places 17th out of 50 Georgia colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 970 and the ACT score is 18 at Clayton State. Clayton State's SAT score ranks 26th out of 33 Georgia colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Clayton State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Clayton State University is 70.59% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.06%. 563 men and 1,200 women applied to Clayton State and 382 men and 862 women students were accepted.

Among them, 198 men and 306 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Clayton State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Clayton State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,782	563	1,200	0	0
Admitted	1,258	382	862	0	0
Enrolled	504	198	306	0	0
Acceptance Rate	70.59%	67.85%	71.83%	-	-
Yield	40.06%	51.83%	35.50%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Clayton State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 232 students (46% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 89 students (18%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Clayton State.

The median SAT score is 970 with 500 SAT EBRW and 470 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25^th percentile is 450. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 520 and 25^th percentile is 418 .

The median ACT composite score is 18 with 75^th percentile score of 20 and 25^th percentile score of 16 at Clayton State. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 17.

The SAT and ACT scores at Clayton State University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,060, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Clayton State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	868	970	1070
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	450	500	550
SAT Math	418	470	520
ACT Composite	16	18	20
ACT Math	15	16	18
ACT English	14	17	20

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Clayton State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 504 first-year students enrolled in Clayton State. The proportion of full-time students is 88.10% and part-time students is 11.90%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.29% and women students is 60.71%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Clayton State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Clayton State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	504	198	306
Full-time	444	174	270
Part-time	60	24	36

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Clayton State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Clayton State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Clayton State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Clayton State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Clayton State.

Admission Information for Applying to Clayton State
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$40
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	https://www.clayton.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://gafutures.xap.com/applications/usg/usg_common_app_short/introduction.asp?application_id=3387
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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