Clayton State University is located 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta in a beautiful lakeside setting. The University currently offers four master’s degree programs and over 30 baccalaureate degree programs. With an enrollment of 6,000 students, Clayton State has experienced significant growth over the past six years. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as having the most diverse student population among comprehensive baccalaureate-level colleges and universities in the Southern United States. A national pioneer in “ubiquitous mobile computing,” Clayton State was the third public university to require that each student have access to a notebook computer and has distinguished its learning environment as one of a small number of “Notebook Universities.” Clayton State University is the only university in the country adjacent to both state and national archives facilities: the Georgia Archives and the National Archives and Records Administration Southeast Region. The world-class music recital venue, Spivey Hall, is located on the University’s campus.

Significant facilities expansion is underway, including three construction projects in progress now. In June 2007, the University broke ground on a new home for the School of Business. A joint groundbreaking ceremony was held in August 2007 for a 451 bed Student Housing structure and a 62,000 square foot Student Activity Center. These three new buildings will dramatically change and enhance academics and campus life at Clayton State University. On-campus residential housing will offer opportunities for freshmen learning communities which foster student success.

In August 2006, Clayton State University welcomed its first graduate students. The first cohort of students enrolled in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) program. Subsequently, the Master of Science in Nursing and the Master of Health Administration programs commenced.