Set in a college town with a beautiful backdrop of lakeshore and mountains, Clemson University attracts students looking for a rigorous academic experience, world-class research opportunities, strong sense of community and vibrant school spirit. We invite you to pursue greatness here.
One of the country's most selective public research universities, Clemson was founded in 1889 with a mission to be a "high seminary of learning" dedicated to teaching, research and service. Today, these three concepts remain at the heart of the University and provide the framework for an exceptional educational experience.
At Clemson, professors take the time to get to know students and explore innovative ways of teaching. Exceptional teaching is one reason our retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities and why Clemson continues to attract a talented student body.
In 2023, 57 percent of incoming first-year students were ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, and the middle 50 percent of reported SAT scores ranged from 1240 to 1400.
The University is committed to the success of its students. For the Fall 2022 class, Clemson's student retention rate was 93 percent. Much of this is due to the Academic Success Center (ASC), which is recognized nationally and internationally for its programs in collegiate learning. The ASC is housed in a 35,000-square-foot facility where it offers free one-on-one tutoring services for more than 80 courses as well as for additional courses as the need arises. Peer-Assisted Learning, academic skills workshops and academic coaching are also available free to all Clemson students.
Clemson has also received national attention for its innovative Creative Inquiry undergraduate research program, which is open to every student and provides hands-on experiences that often inform future career paths. Faculty mentors lead team-based investigations where students take the lead on innovative discoveries that help them stand out when applying to jobs and graduate schools.
From cheering on the Tigers at a football game to socializing at the Hendrix Student Center, Clemson students can participate in a wide variety of activities outside the classroom. There are more than 600 student clubs and organizations on campus, from fraternities and sororities to international groups, military organizations, religious, service, sports, fitness, performing arts and much more.
As a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson boasts 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams. Admission to regular-season events played on campus is included in University fees for full-time students, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, cross-country, track and field, golf, volleyball, softball, lacrosse, gymnastics, tennis and rowing.
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students and faculty whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Ranked among the top national public universities for 16 consecutive years, Clemson is dedicated to teaching, research and service. The return on investment a Clemson degree affords has led to the University's consistent rank as a best-value school by publications including The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger Money and Forbes.
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Clemson, SC 296345124
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In 2023, the University received 60,122 applications for a Fall first-year class of 4,494.
Application deadlines for first-year Fall/Summer admission are October 15 (Early Action — application submitted), November 1 (Early action — materials deadline), January 1 (Regular Decision — application submission), January 10 (Regular Decision — materials deadline) and December 1 for the Spring semester. For transfer admissions, the application deadlines are July 1 (Fall semester) and December 1 (Spring semester).
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Academic Programs
The Clemson University Honors College is a University wide program that combines the strengths of a public, land-grant university with those of a highly selective small college. Honors students may choose to pursue departmental honors within their specific academic discipline. In addition, EUREKA! (Experiences in Undergraduate Research, Exploration and Knowledge Advancement) is a unique and exciting program that enables honors students to pursue research and scholarly activities with faculty members across all disciplines. The advantages of membership in the Honors College include priority registration, extended library loan privileges, honors research grants and a special living-learning community.
The National Scholars Program is a highly selective program for exceptional students who strive to meet their highest intellectual potential. One of its goals is to develop the interests and talents students need to compete for Rhodes, Marshall and Truman scholarships; Fulbright Grants; National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships; and other prestigious international fellowships. Since 2020, 21 students have been awarded National Science Foundation research fellowships, and 13 have received NSF research fellowship honorable mentions.
In 2022-2023, one Clemson student was named the University's first ever Churchill Scholar, and four students were awarded Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships. Clemson had its first ever Rhodes Scholar in 2021-2022.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Students can select from more than 80 undergraduate and 120 graduate degree programs offered by eight colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Art and Construction; Arts and Humanities; Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences; The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business; Education; Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences; and Science. Find your path at clemson.edu/degrees.
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Agricultural Economics.
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
Agronomy and Crop Science.
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General.
Food Science and Technology, Other.
Food Science.
Horticultural Science.
Soil Science and Agronomy, General.
Turf and Turfgrass Management.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Environmental Design/Architecture.
Landscape Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
French Studies.
German Studies.
Japanese Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Animal Genetics.
Biochemistry.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Genetics, General.
Microbiology, General.
Physiology, General.
Plant Genetics.
Plant Pathology/Phytopathology.
Plant Physiology.
Zoology/Animal Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Graphic Communications, General.
Graphic Communications, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Agricultural Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Community College Education.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
French Language Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other.
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ENGINEERING.
Agricultural Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, Other.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Mechanics.
Engineering, General.
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Industrial Engineering.
Materials Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Textile Sciences and Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
English Literature (British and Commonwealth).
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other.
Textile Science.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy.
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HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES.
High School/Secondary Certificates, Other.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
History, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Forest Resources Production and Management.
Forestry, General.
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Community Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Public Policy Analysis, General.
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Industrial and Product Design.
Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
S.C. Resident Full Time (per year)
Tuition and Fees* $15,554
Room and Board (approximate)
$12,872 Books and Supplies (approximate)** $1,436
Total $29,862
Nonresident Full Time (per year)
Tuition and Fees* $39,498
Room and Board (approximate) $12,872
Books and Supplies (approximate)** $1,436
Total $53,806
Other Expenses
Estimated personal/transportation $5,410
Estimated computer cost** $1,884
*Assumes health and other mandatory fees (required for all full-time students) and average lab fees. Major enrichment fees apply to some majors and can range up to $2,500.
**All students are required to own a laptop computer. For details, go to clemson.edu/laptop.
All figures are for the 2023-2024 academic year and are subject to change.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is usually awarded based on need to supplement the amount students and their parents can contribute to college expenses. The University also awards some scholarships based entirely on academic merit. Clemson offers financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment, and 82 percent of all students receive some type of financial aid at Clemson.
The Office of Admissions automatically reviews each applicant to Clemson for scholarship eligibility (no additional scholarship application required). Test scores, class rank, GPA and financial need are all considered when awarding scholarships. Incoming first-year students must apply for admission by January 1 to be considered. Test scores need to be received by Clemson by January 10 for scholarship consideration. The high school transcript submitted for admission evaluation will be the same transcript used to determine merit scholarship eligibility. Information regarding scholarship packages will be communicated to students in the spring. To be eligible for federal and state-based aid, students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA located at fafsa.gov by March 1. For more information regarding specific scholarship types and amounts, visit clemson.edu/financial-aid.
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Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
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At Clemson, school spirit is a color—Solid Orange—and it's hard to miss on fall Saturdays in Death Valley when more than 80,000 fans cheer on the Clemson Tigers. Take a walk through campus on any night, and you'll see the campus alive with students playing intramural sports, going to concerts, attending Greek mixers or gathering to meet with any of Clemson's 600+ student organizations.
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Location
Clemson is located in Upstate South Carolina. Main campus encompasses 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Lake Hartwell. Midway between Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, Clemson offers the tight-knit atmosphere of a small college town with convenient access to the attractions found in major cities.
Housing
Located within a 10to 15-minute walk to class, Clemson's 22 residence halls and five apartment communities offer a vast selection of living arrangements.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Fike Recreation Center
Fike is a 200,000-square-foot recreation center that features a fitness atrium complete with a suspended running track that overlooks the indoor courts. It's also equipped with indoor swimming facilities, fitness studios, racquetball courts, state-of-the-art cardio equipment, weights, locker rooms and a climbing wall.
Health Center
Redfern Health Center provides medical services, counseling and psychological services, and health-related programs like alcohol and drug education. It's one of the nation's few on-campus accredited health centers.
Hendrix Student Center
The Hendrix Student Center is the hub of campus activity and is located a step away from most housing. Here you can find people taking a yoga class or enjoying a meal at the food court. It's home to the University bookstore and offers plenty of quiet places to stop and study. It also has a movie theater, ice cream parlor and much more.
Housing
Located within a 10to 15-minute walk to class, Clemson's 23 residence halls and four apartment communities offer a vast selection of living arrangements.
Information Technology
The University's wireless networking capability lets students communicate with professors and classmates, read online course materials, check email and conduct research all from their own laptops.
Watt Family Innovation Center
The Watt Family Innovation Center offers a collaborative environment where students can engage with faculty and industry leaders to generate ideas and solve problems. Engineering and technology feature prominently in the 70,000-square-foot space for teaching and research, from the two-story media grid and moveable electronic walls to the lights that automatically sense when someone is in a room.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Study Abroad
Clemson students are strongly encouraged to incorporate a study-abroad experience in their overall Clemson journey. Programs are available on six continents for all disciplines and interests. These include faculty-led programs, exchange programs and programs available through Clemson's partnerships with study-abroad providers and institutions. Students in a variety of majors also have opportunities at Clemson campuses in South Carolina and around the world, including the Archbold Center in Dominica; the Daniel Center in Genoa, Italy; and the Brussels Center in Belgium.
Cooperative Education
The Princeton Review ranks Clemson's career services program among the very best in the nation.
Community Service
An important aspect of Clemson is its dedication to improving the world through public service. In a typical year, Clemson students contribute over 100,000 service hours, earning the University national recognition on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Opportunities to make a difference are available through student service organizations, ongoing service projects and one-time service events on campus, in the community, across the nation or around the world.
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Female
Dorms Male
International Student
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When it comes partying, students say that "Clemson has more of a house party scene than a bar scene, especially before students turn 21." One individual further clarifies, "As a freshman, frat parties are the main source of 'going-out,' but this changes...once people live in apartments." Though if you're not a big partier, there's no reason to fret. It's just as common for students "to travel on the weekends, go to the lake or on nearby hikes, or find other activities."
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Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cheerleading
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/