Clayton State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,568

Cost of attendance at Clayton State University in 2022 for students from Georgia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$6,037
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,290

Cost of attendance at Clayton State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Georgia's average	$16,177
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Clayton State University was $10,088. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Clayton State

Clayton State net price calculator

$10,088

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Georgia and nationwide.

Georgia's average	$12,251
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Clayton State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,088	$1,532 (13%)	$9,497	$10,042	$12,662	$14,175	$15,341
2021	$11,620	$1,583 (16%)	$10,335	$11,412	$13,406	$16,144	$15,003
2020	$10,037	$289 (3%)	$9,227	$10,373	$13,663	$15,776	$16,203
2019	$10,326	$94	$9,965	$10,450	$13,552	$15,342	$15,682
2018	$10,232	$98	$9,712	$10,095	$12,875	$14,982	$14,938
2017	$10,330	$532 (5%)	$10,128	$10,644	$12,370	$14,411	$15,773
2016	$10,862	$36	$10,446	$10,702	$12,786	$14,661	$14,977
2015	$10,898	$286 (3%)	$10,600	$11,020	$13,178	$15,366	$15,490
2014	$11,184	--	$10,669	$11,615	$14,248	$15,913	$16,975

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Clayton State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,827	$468 (2%)	$5,568	$13,185	$2,074
2021	$20,359	$30	$5,568	$12,717	$2,074
2020	$20,329	$835 (4%)	$5,538	$12,717	$2,074
2019	$19,494	$438 (2%)	$5,419	$12,051	$2,024
2018	$19,932	$880 (4%)	$5,419	$13,291	$1,222
2017	$20,812	$300 (1%)	$5,340	$14,250	$1,222
2016	$20,512	$14	$5,340	$13,950	$1,222
2015	$20,498	$205	$5,246	$13,950	$1,302
2014	$20,703	$1,130 (6%)	$5,153	$13,950	$1,600
2013	$19,573	--	$5,014	$12,559	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Clayton State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,246 dormitories available to its students at $6,724 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Clayton State is $747 per month.
Does Clayton State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Clayton State for one academic year is $3,988, which works out to $443 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Clayton State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,074.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Clayton State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,565

If living off-campus, with family: $2,565

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,718
How much is Clayton State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Clayton State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Clayton State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$169	$385
For out-of-state students	$616	$1,335

Housing and Meal

Clayton State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Clayton State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,988	$6,724	N/A	19	1,246
2021	$3,870	$6,528	N/A	19	1,296
2020	$3,870	$6,528	N/A	19	1,305
2019	$3,780	$6,400	N/A	19	1,305
2018	$3,720	$6,869	N/A	21	1,305
2017	$3,650	$6,572	N/A	21	1,305
2016	$3,570	$6,474	N/A	20	1,305

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Clayton State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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