Dr. Georj Lewis, President | Clayton State University
Dr. Georj Lewis, President | Clayton State University
The county’s only university was represented by 78 men and 59 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Clayton County paid a total of $1,103,524 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by basketball, and golf.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Clayton County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton State University | 3,336 | 137 | 24.4 |
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