by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Clayton State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Clayton State University amounted to $5,180 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $16,532. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees totaled $1,004 in-state and $1,004 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,176 | $15,528 |
| Fees | $1,004 | $1,004 |
| Total | $5,180 | $16,532 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Clayton State University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Clayton State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In GA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Clayton State University lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Clayton State University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Clayton State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,064 | $14,786 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,064 | $14,786 |
| One Year Ago | $4,064 | $14,786 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,176 | $15,528 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Clayton State University has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $17,361 the year ahead.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of -2.26%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,063. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.54%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $16,621.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,063 | $16,621 |
| In 2 Years | $4,948 | $16,711 |
| In 3 Years | $4,836 | $16,801 |
| In 4 Years | $4,726 | $16,892 |
| In 5 Years | $4,619 | $16,983 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $67,025, or close to $19,573 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Clayton State University, head to the Clayton State University Financial Aid page.
