Clemson SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Clemson University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required". If you do elect to submit your SAT scores, the following information is helpful to understand how you compare with other applicants.

Average SAT Score 1320

The average composite SAT score for admitted Clemson University freshman is 1320 out of 1600. Clemson students have the 138th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1320 is in the 90th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1220 to 1420

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1220 to 1420. The 75th percentile score is 1420 while the 25th percentile score is 1220.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Clemson but we estimate it to be around a 1120 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 665

The average score for Clemson students on the math portion of the SAT is 665 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 610 and the 75th percentile score 720.

Average SAT Reading Score 655

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 610 to 700 and the average score for Clemson University students is 655.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

40 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Clemson University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Clemson University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 49.2%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.75.

Can I get into Clemson with a 1420 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1420 or higher is very competitive at Clemson and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an above average chance of acceptance, around 65% or higher.

Can I get into Clemson with a 1320 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1320 to 1410 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. You have a slightly above average chance of acceptance, around 49% to 63% but admission is competitive.

Can I get into Clemson with a 1220 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1220 to 1310 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 34% to 47% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Clemson with a 1120 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1120 to 1210 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 32% chance of admission to Clemson. SAT scores below 1120 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Admission chances to Clemson University by SAT score

SAT Score	Admission Chances
1600	85%
1590	84%
1580	84%
1570	83%
1560	82%
1550	81%
1540	80%
1530	79%
1520	78%
1510	76%
1500	75%
1490	74%
1480	73%
1470	72%
1460	70%
1450	69%
1440	67%
1430	66%
1420	65%
1410	63%
1400	62%
1390	60%
1380	59%
1370	57%
1360	55%
1350	54%
1340	52%
1330	51%
1320	49%
1310	47%
1300	46%
1290	44%
1280	43%
1270	41%
1260	40%
1250	38%
1240	37%
1230	35%
1220	34%
1210	32%
1200	31%
1190	29%
1180	28%
1170	27%
1160	26%
1150	24%
1140	23%
1130	22%
1120	21%