Josue Rodriguez Interactive College Of Technology-Morrow Campus Director | LinkedIn
Josue Rodriguez Interactive College Of Technology-Morrow Campus Director | LinkedIn
Of the six institutions in the county, Clayton State University was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 2,255 people applied to Clayton County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 7,419 students enrolled in the universities, including 6,855 in undergraduate and 564 in graduate programs. In total 7.2% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Black or African American (58.6%) and students of unknown ethinicity (11.6%).
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Clayton State University stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 5,847 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for two institutions in Clayton County, including Digital Film Academy - Atlanta and Strayer University-Morrow Campus.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Beauty School-Morrow | -- | -- | 203 |
| Interactive College of Technology-Morrow | -- | -- | 93 |
| Clayton State University | 2,255 | 1,263 | 5,847 |
| Strayer University-Morrow Campus | -- | -- | -- |
| United Education Institute-Morrow | -- | -- | 1,276 |
| Digital Film Academy - Atlanta | -- | -- | -- |
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