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Clemson, SC, USA
Clemson University is America’s second-largest university by student population and South Carolina’s land- and sea-grant institution. Clemson is home to seven colleges and schools offering bachelor’s degrees in more than 80 academic majors. For students who wish to learn more about other cultures, Clemson's Cultural Exchange Community provides an opportunity to live in on-campus apartments with peers from more than 15 different countries. For sports fans, Clemson fields 15 men’s and women’s athletic teams including a football squad that frequently competes for the NCAA National Championship.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
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Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
100
49%
Acceptance Rate
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Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 15 |
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
51%
Out-Of-State Students
43%
30%
Submitting ACT
40%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 31
Average SAT Composite: 1334
1600
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Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
27,341
Total Number of Undergrads
21,653
Academic Calendar
Semester
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Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
53%
20-39 Students
21%
40-99 Students
20%
100+ Students
4%
100
60%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
100
84%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Average Net Price
$22,935
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Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $15,558 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $39,502 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,350 |
| Books and Supplies | $1388 |
Aid & Grants
100
47%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Aid Per Year
$10,079
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,158
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,725
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,001
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$205
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Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
49%
51%
Student Organizations
350
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
orange and purple
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Coast Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
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After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Greenville
Atlanta
Charlotte
Charleston
Columbia
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
45%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$58,900
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What Students Are Saying
Clemson has a beautiful campus, and has so many things to offer its students. Clemson also has a staff that is always willing to help its students. Most of all, Clemson makes you feel at home and the bond between fellow students and faculty members feels like family.
Kristen from Latta, SC
Clemson is a great university. It has great academic and athletic programs, with plenty of opportunities to get involved. The professors and staff truly do seem to care about their students.
Clemsonkid
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