Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Public · Atlantic Coast Conference
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Clemson University admitted 38.3% of applicants university-wide (23,586 of 61,517).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 38.3% | 23,586 | 61,517 |
| In-state | 55.9% | 5,540 | 9,902 |
| Out-of-state | 34.9% | 17,566 | 50,273 |
| International applicants | 35.8% | 480 | 1,342 |
| Men | 36.1% | 8,572 | 23,737 |
| Women | 39.6% | 14,573 | 36,761 |
Of 23,586 admitted students, 4,880 enrolled (20.7% yield).
Clemson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1240–1410
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 28–32
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Clemson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $55,606/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $40,866 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,740 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $55,606/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $13,607 |
| $30k–48k | $14,109 |
| $48k–75k | $18,851 |
| $75k–110k | $24,833 |
| Over $110k | $27,922 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Trustee Scholarship — $15,000 per year (out-of-state) or $5,000 per year (in-state) (Trustee)
- President's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (out-of-state) or $2,500 per year (in-state) (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (out-of-state) or $1,500 per year (in-state) (Merit)
- Clemson National Scholars Program — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses) (Full Ride)
- Clemson University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Clemson Global Tiger Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Clemson National Scholars Program — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses) (Full Ride)
Clemson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record (STARS)
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record (STARS)
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Personal Statement (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Clemson University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Please tell us about a time you failed and what you learned from it.200 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $71,513
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 86.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 93.5%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,500
- At graduation
Clemson University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #75
- WSJ: #126
- Forbes: #86
- Niche: #80
- QS: #951
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (26%), Engineering (16%), Social sciences (9%).
Clemson University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.