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Clemson University

Acceptance Rate 38.34 %
SAT Average 1,320
Tuition & Fees $40,866
($15,554)
Student Population 29,077
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $12,634

Academic Overview

Clemson University Campus, Clemson, SC
Clemson University is a public, four-years institute located in Clemson, South Carolina. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $15,554 for South Carolina residents and $40,866 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,646 for South Carolina residents and $24,798 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 29,077 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 38.34% and the graduation rate is 87% last year.
The salary after graduation from Clemson University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $58,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Clemson's tuition & fees is $15,554 for South Carolina residents and $40,866 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $12,646 for in-state students and $24,798 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
South Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$15,554$40,866
Graduate$12,646$24,798
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Clemson. The acceptance rate of Clemson is 38.34% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.69%. The average graduation rate is 87% and the transfer-out rate is 9%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,634 and 75% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 29,077 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Clemson University is 38.34 %.
Acceptance Rate
38.34%
Graduation Rate for Clemson University is 87 %
Graduation Rate
87%
Transfer-out Rate for Clemson University is 9 %
Transfer-out Rate
9%
Retention Rate for Clemson University is 93 %
Retention Rate
93%
Student Population for Clemson University is 29,077
Student Population
29,077
Student to Faculty Ratio for Clemson University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $12,634 at Clemson University.
Financial Aid Amount
$12,634

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address201 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
Phone864-656-4636
WEBwww.clemson.edu/
Admissionwww.clemson.edu/admissions/index.html
Online Applicationwww.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index.html
Financial Aidwww.clemson.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://netprice.app.clemson.edu/calc/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.clemson.edu/registrar/veterans/
Athletichttps://www.clemson.edu/financial-aid/consumer.html
Disability Servicehttps://www.clemson.edu/academics/studentaccess/

Offered Degrees

Clemson offers 289 major programs through online and on-site education where 19 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's840
Master's854
Doctorate (Research)561
Doctorate (Practical)11
Less Than 1 Year Certificate171
1-2 Years Certificate40
Post-Bachelor's Certificate3211
Post-Master's Certificate101

Special Learning Opportunities

Clemson University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:7,800)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,626)

Veterans Benefits

Clemson University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗