Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Midsize suburb
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 38.3%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 60,122
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 22,879
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 4,494
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 20%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 39%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 37%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 620–700
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 620–710
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 28–32
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 39% / 21%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- required
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- required
- Recommendations
- considered
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- not considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- considered
- Legacy status
- considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $35,015
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $15,554
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $40,866
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,500
- Students with federal loans
- 31%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 87%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 93%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $51,401
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $71,513
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 23,300
- Graduate students
- 5,676
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 16 : 1
- Women
- 54%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 15%
- Full-time faculty
- 88%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- James P. Clements
- Main phone
- (864) 656-4636
- Address
- 201 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | October 15 | mid-December |
| Regular Decision | January 1 | mid-February |
- Apply with
- Own application, Coalition/Scoir, Common App
- Application fee
- $70 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- None required; optional personal statement upload
- Recommendations
- Not required; optional uploads accepted
Testing: Test-optional; SAT and ACT superscored
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: Admissions reviews every applicant for scholarships; file FAFSA by January 1
Source: the college’s official website: clemson.edu, clemson.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.