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Academics
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Professors
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Dorms
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Student Life
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Clemson is a highly rated public university located in South Carolina. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 21,741 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Clemson acceptance rate is 43%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Biology. Graduating 85% of students, Clemson alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $43,600.
About
CLEMSON, SC 29634
About Clemson...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- South Carolina
Clemson University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Clemson Admissions
Acceptance Rate
43%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
May 1
SAT Range
1220-1410
ACT Range
28-32
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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University of South Carolina
College of Charleston
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University of Georgia
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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North Carolina State University
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Auburn University
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Furman University
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Coastal Carolina University
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Will You Get Into Clemson?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Clemson University
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Net Price
$24,577/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,430/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.234 responses
51%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.280 responses
51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.281 responses
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Majors
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
1
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
1
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
43%
On Campus
57%
Online
1%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
21,741Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
825
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
189 responses
Spirited
31%
Committed
21%
Passionate
11%
All the above
9%
HAPPY
8%
Preppy
7%
Average
3%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.302 responses
Poll
50%
of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.323 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
194 responses
CLEMSON FAMILY
30%
BLEEDS ORANGE and PURPLE
15%
All the above
12%
Pride
9%
Spirit
9%
"A.L.L.I.N."
6%
Family
6%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
85%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.145 responses
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Clemson University Reviews
Rating 3.93 out of 5 3,663 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Clemson has been an incredible school so far! Back when I was applying for colleges I was hesitant to go to Clemson university because of the things I heard about and the type of people who went there. However, my first year there I was so surprised to find just a really welcoming community. Everyone was incredibly friendly and even for someone who is kind of antisocial like me, I was able to make friends really quickly. The overall environment of Clemson was exciting and I could tell a lot of students were very happy to be there and ready to learn and fully enjoy being a college student.
- Junior
- 14 days ago
Rating 1 out of 5
Not really a good school for students that don’t come from money and have scholarships backing them. A lot professors grade for attendance and don’t care if you have to work a job. Even with an intense amount of drive and academic intelligence, it’s really easy to get burnt out and struggle mentally here. Dorms cost a lot for a relatively low quality and not all of the off campus housing has access to the bus as well as other places. The parking has also gotten really bad for people who drive cars. It does look like a good school on paper, but these small things make a big difference to people who don’t have money!
- Other
- 2 months ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Clemson University has deep Greek Life roots, but there is so much more for new students to discover. Student programs like intramural sports, the WSBF Clemson radio station, and international culture festivals are just a few examples of other developed communities Clemson has to offer. The campus is green and downtown is close! There really is something for everyone.
- Alum
- a month ago
