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Clayton State University Admission Requirements

Morrow, Georgia

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Chances of getting into Clayton State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
63%
Admission Difficulty for Clayton State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Clayton State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Clayton State University is 63%.  It ranks #18 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Clayton State University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 1,153 out of 1,843 applicants were admitted.

Clayton State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.0. Of those applicants who were admitted, 58% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Clayton State University is a prized outcome for many students.

The Clayton State University application fee is $40 and applications are due by Jul 1.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Clayton State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Clayton State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for Clayton State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for Clayton State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Clayton State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
-
ACT Scores for Clayton State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for Clayton State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Clayton State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.0
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Clayton State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Clayton State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Clayton State University was 3.0 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #41 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Clayton State University accepts 63% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Clayton State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 1.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 6.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 10.0% Good
3.25 to 3.49 15.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 33.0% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 20.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Clayton State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,271 572 1,843
Accepted 799 354 1,153
Acceptance Rate 63% 62% 63%
Enrolled 447 226 673
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 56% 64% 58%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jul 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
91

Applicants have 91 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Clayton State University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Clayton State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Clayton State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Clayton State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139311 IPEDS survey data for Clayton State University.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Clayton State University?

63% of those who apply are granted admission to Clayton State University. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.