Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $17,415. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Georgia residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $5,180 | $16,532 |
| Housing & meals | $11,104 | $11,104 |
| Books & supplies | $1,822 | $1,822 |
| Personal & travel | $3,375 | $3,375 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,066 | −$4,066 |
| Total cost of attendance | $17,415 | $28,767 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Clayton State University net price compared with other Georgia colleges
Clayton State University has the 7th-lowest average net price of 55 Georgia colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | $6,842 | 36% | $34,996 |
| 4 | Georgia Highlands College | $6,928 | 21% | $43,184 |
| 5 | Gordon State College | $8,105 | 20% | $37,871 |
| 6 | Savannah State University | $8,172 | 28% | $37,981 |
| 7 | Clayton State University | $8,365 | 40% | $49,179 |
| 8 | South Georgia State College | $8,767 | 16% | $35,697 |
| 9 | East Georgia State College | $9,626 | 17% | $37,174 |
| 10 | University of North Georgia | $9,823 | 37% | $50,135 |
| 11 | Fort Valley State University | $10,338 | 41% | $36,666 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Georgia colleges →
Why Clayton State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton State University | 68% | $8,365 | 40% | $49,179 | This school |
| Georgia Military College | — | $16,923 | 38% | $39,257 | |
| Fort Valley State University | 66% | $10,338 | 41% | $36,666 | |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College | 76% | $6,842 | 36% | $34,996 | |
| Dalton State College | — | $5,012 | 25% | $40,251 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Clayton State University would cost you $8,558 less per year than Georgia Military College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Clayton State University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$2,932).
- Clayton State University gives aided families $4,986 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Georgia resident | Clayton State University | Georgia Military College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $5,180 | $8,112 | −$2,932 |
| Books & supplies | $1,822 | $720 | +$1,102 |
| Housing & meals | $11,104 | $9,904 | +$1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $3,375 | $4,532 | −$1,157 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,066 | −$2,281 | −$1,785 |
| Sticker price | $17,415 | $20,987 | −$3,572 |
| Average grants | −$9,050 | −$4,064 | −$4,986 |
| You pay | $8,365 | $16,923 | −$8,558 |
“+” means Clayton State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Clayton State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Clayton State University?
Tuition and fees are $5,180 a year for Georgia residents and $16,532 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Clayton State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $17,415 a year for Georgia residents living on campus and about $28,767 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Clayton State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $8,365 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $7,405; $48–75k pay $9,755; $110k+ pay $14,161. These figures are for Georgia residents.
How much debt do Clayton State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,750, and 7.7% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
Is Clayton State University the right fit for your family?
Get a free report comparing Clayton State University with up to 4 other schools on what you'd actually pay, what graduates in your major earn, and how each fits your priorities.
Build my free reportCheck my chances of getting inWe never share your contact information.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Clayton State University overview