Clemson University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	7,800
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	49%
Students retention rate	94%
On-time graduation rate	86%

Located in Clemson, South Carolina, Clemson University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Clemson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Clemson University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

49.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,558

Cost of attendance at Clemson University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,550

Cost of attendance at Clemson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Clemson University received on average $9,699 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,699

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	538	13%	$4,768	$2,565,241
Other Federal Grant	1,799	43%	$2,196	$3,950,741
State Grant/Scholarships	2,336	56%	$6,025	$14,073,448
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,279	54%	$6,620	$15,087,031
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,414	81%	$9,699	$33,111,220

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clemson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clemson University students is 85.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 89.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 81.4%.

85.5%

asian 90.2% 92 students
African American 69.4% 186 students
white 87.3% 2,458 students
unknown 66.7% 4 students
hispanic 78.9% 86 students
International Students 83.3% 15 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 88 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Coast Conference
Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Clemson University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clemson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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