Back to Colleges Colleges

Clemson University

Clemson University is a large, public institution located in Clemson, sc. Founded in 1889, Clemson University offers undergraduate degrees in 233 majors.

tab-icon

Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 22,467 undergraduates
cost $15,558 undergraduate tuition
background-flourish
Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Clemson University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 43.0%
SAT score average 1341
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $70
Learn more

Key deadlines

June
30
65 days away FAFSA® deadline

Apply ASAP. A lot of aid is first come, first served!

Apply for the FAFSA®
May
01
5 days away Application deadline date

Visit the school's website for more about this option.

October
15
172 days away Early Action date

Visit the school's website for more about this option.

Enter to win a $2,000 scholarship*

No essay | Apply in 2 minutes or less
Enter scholarship*

Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Clemson University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Mechanical Engineering
Marketing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Finance and Financial Management Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,558
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,350
Books & supplies $1,388
Other expenses $5,454
Cost of attendance* $34,750
Average financial aid package $13,413
Estimated cost $21,337 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $39,502
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,350
Books & supplies $1,388
Other expenses $5,454
Cost of attendance* $58,694
Average financial aid package $13,413
Estimated cost $45,281 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the only way to see if you qualify for financial aid.  

Learn more
tuition-background-flourish

*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Clemson University

Scholarships are a great way to cover your education costs—it’s free money you don’t need to pay back. Check out these opportunities and apply!

The Aldridge Family Scholarship No essay Varies Apply Now
Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship No essay $500 Apply Now
National Merit Award No essay $2,500 Apply Now

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Clemson University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,467, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

28,747

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
61%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
23%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Clemson University, students love their Student Government. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 201 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
phone 864-656-3311
address www.clemson.edu/
tab-icon

Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Fellowship of christian athletes

Tiger band

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Clemson University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Clemson University?

Clemson University is located in Clemson, sc.

What is the acceptance rate at Clemson University? 

The acceptance rate for Clemson University is 43%.

What’s the average GPA for Clemson University?

The average high school GPA for Clemson University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Clemson University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Clemson University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $139,000.

Explore other colleges

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
undergraduates 26,840 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
University of South Carolina-Upstate
Spartanburg, SC
undergraduates 4,046 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC
undergraduates 2,351 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC
undergraduates 2,817 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
undergraduates 9,495 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC
undergraduates 1,823 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Private
See College Details
Lander University
Greenwood, SC
undergraduates 3,360 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
undergraduates 9,667 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
undergraduates 3,376 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
undergraduates 2,658 undergraduates
school-type 4 Year, Public
See College Details
View all schools

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Ends 12/31/2025.
See Official Rules.

SLM Education Services, LLC does not provide, and these materials are not meant to convey, financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your own financial advisor, tax advisor, or attorney about your specific circumstances.

FAFSA® is a registered service mark of U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.

Certain content is referenced from Peterson’s Data 2024.

N/A means the information was not available or reported.