Clemson University

4-years Public College In Clemson, SC

Clemson University (referred to as Clemson) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Clemson, SC. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Clemson University is $15,554 for South Carolina residents and $39,498 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 28,466 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Clemson University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$15,554 (South Carolina Residents) $39,498 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate42.98%
Student Population28,466
Test Scores1,320 (SAT) 30 (ACT)
Graduation Rate85%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Clemson University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1927 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Clemson University is $15,554 for South Carolina residents and $39,498 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Clemson University is $12,646 for South Carolina residents and $24,798 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Clemson University offers the alternative tuition plans. 76 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $12,213 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Clemson University is 42.98% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.21%. The average SAT score is 1,320 and the average ACT score is 30. Clemson University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 28,466 students are attending at Clemson University (22,566 undergraduate students). There are 1,360 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 99 part-time faculty working for Clemson University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 5,222 (full-time) and 363 (part-time). The graduation rate at Clemson University is 85% and transfer-out rate is 9%. The retention rate is 92% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Clemson University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Clemson University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Clemson University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Clemson University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children