University of Georgia
Athens, GA
38% admitted · $13,636/yr after aid
Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Public · Midsize suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 38%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $22,032
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 88%
- Median earnings
- $79,064
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Clemson University is a public college in Clemson, SC with 23,300 undergraduates. It admits 38% of applicants, and admitted students average 1353 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,032 per year ($14,943 for families earning under $30,000). 88% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $79,064 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 38%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 60,122
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 22,879
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing620–700
200800
SAT Math620–710
200800
ACT Composite28–32
136
What Clemson University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $35,250
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,854
- Out-of-state tuition
- $42,378
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,943
- $30–48k$14,638
- $48–75k$16,669
- $75–110k$22,127
- $110k+$27,922
Get a personal estimate with Clemson University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 88%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings
- $79,064
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 23,300
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 18%
- White76%
- Hispanic9%
- Black5%
- Asian3%
Clemson University FAQ
What is Clemson University's acceptance rate?+
Clemson University admits 38% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Clemson University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 620–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 620–710 on SAT Math; the average total is 1353.
What ACT score do you need for Clemson University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 28–32.
Is Clemson University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Clemson University?+
In Fall 2023, 60,122 students applied to Clemson University and 22,879 were admitted; 4,494 enrolled.
Does Clemson University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Clemson University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Clemson University require an essay?+
Clemson University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Clemson University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $35,250 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,032.
What is Clemson University's graduation rate?+
88% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 217882 · How we use this data
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