Clayton State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

86%
Minority Students
69%
Female Students
1%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Clayton State University has a diverse student body with 86% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
12.6%(798)
Hispanic
11.2%(708)
African American
62.4%(3,964)
Asian
7.3%(466)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.0%(193)
Unknown
3.1%(198)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color86%
Total Enrollment7,169
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Clayton State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Clayton State University has a gender distribution of 69% female students and 31% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
30.6%(1,968)
Women
69.4%(4,468)

Gender Statistics

Men1,968

27% of total enrollment

Women4,468

62% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Clayton State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 26% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
16.0%(848)
18-19
15.8%(837)
20-21
17.8%(943)
22-24
19.1%(1,013)
25+
31.3%(1,660)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(3)
22-24
14.4%(78)
25+
85.0%(460)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

26%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Clayton State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 109% in-state residents, -10% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.2%(480)
International
0.8%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State480

109% of student body

International4

1% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

86%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

69%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

26%

Non-Traditional Age