Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Suburb · 23,300 students
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Clemson, SC, 29634 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
116 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$35,015
Out-of-state COA
$60,327
Avg net price
$22,253
Room & board
$13,284
In-state tuition
$15,554
Out-of-state tuition
$40,866
Books & supplies
$1,456/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,607
$30–48k
$14,109
$48–75k
$18,851
$75–110k
$24,833
$110k+
$27,922
Admissions
Admit rate
38%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1353
Reading 620–700
Math 620–710
ACT midpoint
30
Composite 28–32
English 26–34
Math 26–31
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Clemson University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
87%
1st-yr retention
93%
Transfer-out rate
8%
Consumer completion
84%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
86%
Transferred
10%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
3%
Median earnings (6yr)
$58,311
Median earnings (10yr)
$71,513
Median debt
$21,500
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,740–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
15%
First-generation
17%
Median family income
$78,377
Independent students
7%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
9%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$58,311
10 years after entry
$71,513
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217
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Institutional
Endowment
$1.1B
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
88%
Avg faculty salary
$12,153/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,641
Federal loan rate
31%
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