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Clemson SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Clemson University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1310

The average composite SAT score for admitted Clemson University freshman is 1310 out of 1600. Clemson students have the 188th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1310 is in the 89th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1230 to 1390

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1230 to 1390. The 75th percentile score is 1390 while the 25th percentile score is 1230.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Clemson but we estimate it to be around a 1150 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 655

The average score for Clemson students on the math portion of the SAT is 655 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 610 and the 75th percentile score 700.

Average SAT Reading Score 655

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 620 to 690 and the average score for Clemson University students is 655.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

39 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 38.1%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.75.

Can I get into Clemson with a 1390 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1390 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 54% or higher.

Can I get into Clemson with a 1310 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1310 to 1380 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 38% to 52%.

Can I get into Clemson with a 1230 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1230 to 1300 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 24% to 36% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Clemson with a 1150 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1150 to 1220 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 23% chance of admission to Clemson. SAT scores below 1150 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Clemson University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 86%
1590 85%
1580 84%
1570 83%
1560 82%
1550 81%
1540 80%
1530 78%
1520 77%
1510 75%
1500 74%
1490 72%
1480 71%
1470 69%
1460 67%
1450 65%
1440 63%
1430 62%
1420 60%
1410 58%
1400 56%
1390 54%
1380 52%
1370 50%
1360 48%
1350 46%
1340 44%
1330 42%
1320 40%
1310 38%
1300 36%
1290 34%
1280 33%
1270 31%
1260 29%
1250 27%
1240 26%
1230 24%
1220 23%
1210 22%
1200 20%
1190 19%
1180 18%
1170 17%
1160 16%
1150 15%
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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.