More selective than 57% of Georgia colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
46% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Clayton State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Clayton State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Clayton State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 450 | 558 |
| SAT math | 410 | 520 |
| ACT composite | 15 | 19 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 860 | 1078 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Clayton State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | 450–558 | 410–520 | 15–19 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 71% | 450–550 | 418–520 | 16–20 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Clayton State University compared with other Georgia colleges?
Clayton State University has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 46 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Clark Atlanta University | 64% | 49% | $37,702 |
| 18 | Fort Valley State University | 66% | 41% | $10,338 |
| 19 | Toccoa Falls College | 66% | 44% | $21,642 |
| 20 | University of North Georgia | 68% | 37% | $9,823 |
| 21 | Clayton State University | 68% | 40% | $8,365 |
| 22 | Mercer University | 69% | 70% | $23,847 |
| 23 | Kennesaw State University | 69% | 52% | $15,048 |
| 24 | Valdosta State University | 72% | 42% | $10,945 |
| 25 | Emmanuel University | 74% | 42% | $20,925 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Georgia colleges →
Who enrolls at Clayton State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Clayton State University admissions questions
What is the Clayton State University acceptance rate?
Clayton State University accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,258 of 1,782 applicants were admitted.
Does Clayton State University require the SAT or ACT?
Clayton State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 46% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Clayton State University?
The middle 50% of Clayton State University enrolled first-year students scored 860–1078 on the SAT and 15–19 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Clayton State University?
40% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (504 of 1,258).
Is Clayton State University getting harder to get into?
Clayton State University accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 71% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Clayton State University overview