Clemson University Admission Requirements

Acceptance Rate

Can I get into Clemson University? The school has a 51% acceptance rate. Last year, 11,881 out of 23,506 applicants were admitted making Clemson University a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants.  Academically, it has very high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 20 percent. Clemson University typically accepts and attracts "A" average high school students. Only 31% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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SAT Requirements

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Clemson University?

Clemson University typically requires applicants to be in the top 22 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1220 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 1130. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1310 out of 1600. 41 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

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ACT Requirements

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Clemson University?

Admission data indicates that Clemson University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 26 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 18 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 24 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 28 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 31 and above have very competitive chances. 59 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Clemson University.

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Estimated GPA Requirements

You will need exceptionally good grades to get into Clemson University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Clemson University was 4.18 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A students are accepted and ultimately attend. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Clemson University accepts 51% of students who apply.

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Fall 2019 Application Deadline

Applicants have 135 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on May 1, 2019.

Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Clemson University before the May 1 application deadline.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Clemson University and what considerations affect admission decisions?

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