Clayton State University
Clayton State University is one of the twenty-nine public 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in a suburb, in Morrow.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,003 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 637 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 433 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Clayton State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,965, and fees were $1,454. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $14,426 and $1,454 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students7,003 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 9 | 112 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 22 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 64 miles radius of Clayton State University
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Georgia State University
11 miles away |
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Dekalb Technical College
15 miles away |
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West Georgia Technical College - Coweta Campus
31 miles away |
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Georgia Gwinnett College
32 miles away |
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Kennesaw State University
34 miles away |
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Chattahoochee Technical College - Paulding Campus
36 miles away |
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Chattahoochee Technical College - North Metro Campus
39 miles away |
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Gordon State College
39 miles away |
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University of West Georgia
44 miles away |
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Georgia Highlands College
64 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
Admission
42%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $165/credit | |
| In State Students | $165/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $601/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $335/credit | |
| In State Students | $335/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,335/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,425 | $7,425 | $27,045 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,550 | $11,550 | $42,070 |
| BSN | 125 | $20,625 | $20,625 | $75,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $16,750 | $16,750 | $66,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Clayton State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 67% | $5,012 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,151 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $4,096 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $7,585 |
| Federal Student Loans | 66% | $6,014 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $5,275 |
$10,232
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,712 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,095 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,875 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,982 |
| Over $110,000$14,938 |
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Student Population
6,555
Undergrads
448
Graduates
4,843
Women
2,160
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
61% |
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White |
20% |
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Asian |
6% |
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Hispanic |
6% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.
