Clemson University
Clemson University is a public 4-year institution in Clemson, SC. It enrolls about 28,747 students and admits roughly 38% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Clemson, SC 29634 |
| County | Pickens County |
| Enrollment | 28,747 |
| Acceptance rate | 38% |
| Applicants / admitted | 60,122 / 22,879 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $15,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $39,498 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 88% |
| Transfer-out rate | 7% |
| Full-time retention rate | 93% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $24,408 |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Midsize |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 620–690 |
| ACT middle 50% | 28–32 |
| Website | www.clemson.edu/ |
| Phone | 8646564636 |
Admissions
About 60,122 students applied and 22,879 were admitted. Of those admitted, 4,494 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $15,554 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $39,498. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $24,408 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,212 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,857 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $19,988 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $24,020 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,348 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 3,644 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 88% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Clemson University is in Clemson, SC, Pickens County. Its coordinates are 34.6794, -82.8351.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Clemson University?
About 38% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 60,122 applicants.
How much does Clemson University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $15,554 for in-state students and $39,498 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Clemson University?
About 28,747 students are enrolled.