Clayton State University Acceptance Rate
Morrow, Georgia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,782
- Admitted
- 1,258
- Yield
- 40.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Clayton State University's acceptance rate has risen from 42.4% in 2014–15 to 70.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,184 to 1,782 (-18%) over that period.
Its 70.6% rate makes Clayton State University more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 47%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (71.8% for women vs 67.9% for men, a 3.9-point gap). Clayton State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 40.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,184 | 927 | 42.4% | 532 |
| 2015–16 | 2,774 | 1,070 | 38.6% | 613 |
| 2016–17 | 2,295 | 939 | 40.9% | 583 |
| 2017–18 | 2,417 | 1,010 | 41.8% | 637 |
| 2018–19 | 1,974 | 1,073 | 54.4% | 645 |
| 2019–20 | 1,938 | 991 | 51.1% | 597 |
| 2020–21 | 2,362 | 1,619 | 68.5% | 795 |
| 2021–22 | 1,843 | 1,153 | 62.6% | 673 |
| 2022–23 | 2,255 | 1,270 | 56.3% | 579 |
| 2023–24 | 1,782 | 1,258 | 70.6% | 504 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,200 | 862 | 71.8% |
| Men | 563 | 382 | 67.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 450–550 | 46% |
| SAT Math | 418–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–20 | 18% |
How Clayton State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Clayton State University's acceptance rate?
Clayton State University's acceptance rate is 70.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,258 admitted of 1,782 applicants).
Is Clayton State University test optional?
Clayton State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Clayton State University?
Clayton State University received 1,782 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,258.
What SAT score do you need for Clayton State University?
Admitted students at Clayton State University typically scored 450–550 on SAT Reading/Writing and 418–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Clayton State University getting harder to get into?
Clayton State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 42.4% in 2014–15 to 70.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.clayton.edu/.