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SAT scores needed to get into Clemson University

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%
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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.