Overview
Clemson University is America’s second-largest university by student population and South Carolina’s land- and sea-grant institution. Clemson is home to seven colleges and schools offering bachelor’s degrees in more than 80 academic majors. For students who wish to learn more about other cultures, Clemson's Cultural Exchange Community provides an opportunity to live in on-campus apartments with peers from more than 15 different countries. For sports fans, Clemson fields 15 men’s and women’s athletic teams including a football squad that frequently competes for the NCAA National Championship.
Acceptance Rate:
43%
Average Net Price:
$22,935
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
31
Average SAT Composite
1334
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,554 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $39,498 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,872 |
| Books and Supplies | $1436 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
48%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,430
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,200
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,249
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
52%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6244
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,200
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$92,353,136
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$64,527,133
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,748
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
Students receiving federal loans
36%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,339
Average Other Loans Per Year
$25,308
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
52819
Students Applied
67%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
1213
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | October 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 15 |
Application Fee
$70
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
25%
Submitting ACT
45%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
Average SAT Composite: 1334
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
28,466
Total Number of Undergrads
22,566
0
100
63%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
85%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
129
Faculty Overview
0
100
80%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
84
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
17%
Student Organizations
350
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
41%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
orange and purple
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Total Male Athletes
267
Total Female Athletes
231
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Football
- Golf
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Clemson University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$58,900
Top 5 Cities
Greenville
Atlanta
Charlotte
Charleston
Columbia
Top 5 Employers
Clemson University
Greenville Health System
Michelin
Fluor Corporation
Bank of America
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Engineering
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
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