Overview
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| Location | Clemson, South Carolina |
| Online | clemson.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Clemson, South Carolina, Clemson University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 47,007 prospective students applied, and 23,138 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,593 enrolled in the school. 23,929 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,412 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $14,118 plus fees of $1,440. Clemson is ranked 122 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Clemson is rated within the top 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Clemson University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#122 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#1 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#288 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1420 |
| ACT | 27/32 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.75 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $70 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,248 |
| Other Fees | $1,440 |
| Room and Board | $12,234 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,124 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,164 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,248 |
| Other Fees | $1,440 |
| Room and Board | $12,234 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,124 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,156 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 20% |
| Engineering | 17% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Biology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217882 IPEDS survey data for Clemson University.
Current students may use the Clemson University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.