Campus & Student Life at Clayton State University

Home to about 6,376 undergraduates in 2020, Clayton State University is a public university located in Morrow, Georgia. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Clayton State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Clayton State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Clayton State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Clayton State University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Clayton State University Disability Services.

Clayton State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Clayton State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Clayton State University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Clayton State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Clayton State University

Clayton State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Clayton State University

There were 6,376 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,680 (57.7%). Part-time attendance was 2,696 (42.3%).

Clayton State University is Ranked #2,434 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Clayton State University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Clayton State University #2434 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Clayton State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Clayton State University Diversity Guide.

Clayton State University Competes in the NCAA

Clayton State University has a total of 123 student athletes, 67 men and 56 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Clayton State University Athletics