Clayton State University was founded in 1969 as Clayton Junior College and became a four-year institution in 1986. It is located 24.75 miles from Starr's Mill in Clayton, Georgia. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs and had a total enrollment of around 6,000 students in 2012, one-third of whom were under the age of 22. It has a diverse student population and over 70 student organizations on campus.
2. Brief History
Founded in 1969,originally known as Clayton
Junior College
1986 the school became a four year
institution and took the name Clayton
State College
1st President/ Dean of the School
Dr. Harry S. Downs
3. Location
24.75 miles from Starr's Mill-Clayton state
Start west on Panther Path to Redwine,
Turn right on Redwine, then on Bernhard
Turn left on GA-85, then right on
Stonewall Ave Turn left on Tara Blvd,
Turn right on Spur 138 SE,
left on Jonesboro. right on N Lake Dr
5. Programs/Degrees Offered/Requirements
Graduate Degrees Undergraduate Degrees
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Accounting
Master of Arts in Teaching English Administrative Management
Master of Business Administration Biology
Master of Health Administration Business – General
Master of Science in Nursing Chemistry
Master of Archival Studies Communication and Media Studies
6. Cost/Acceptance Criteria
Tuition and Fees
In-State- $2,962.00
Out-of-State- $10,278.00
Graduated from high school
Completed the SAT or ACT :
SAT Math 400 and Critical Reading 430
ACT Math 17, English 17
7. Current Enrollment
Enrollment:
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,954
Total Enrollment
5,954
One-third of the students under 22
Diverse student body population