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Clayton State University
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Interested in attending Clayton State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Clayton State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

67
%
Acceptance rate
2.96
Average High School GPA
July 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Clayton State University?

67%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Clayton State accepted 67% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 2,341 people applied and 1,587 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1087 / 1581 (69%)
Men
496 / 760 (65%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Clayton State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

32%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 32% ended up enrolling at Clayton State University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Clayton State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Clayton State considers:

Very Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Clayton State University?

2.96
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Clayton State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 2.96.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
1%
3.75-3.99
6%
3.50-3.74
10%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
33%
2.00-2.49
20%

Clayton State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

46%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

18%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
530
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
75th Percentile
560
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
890
75th Percentile
1090

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Clayton State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 15
Regular admission deadline

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