Clemson University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Clemson University was $23,732. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Clemson University

Clemson University net price calculator

$23,732

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in South Carolina and nationwide.

South Carolina's average	$16,874
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Clemson University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$23,732	$797 (3%)	$13,872	$15,717	$20,834	$24,773	$25,868
2021	$22,935	$1,453 (7%)	$13,744	$16,650	$20,797	$23,993	$24,808
2020	$21,482	$1,974 (10%)	$13,698	$14,413	$18,971	$22,937	$23,933
2019	$19,508	$751 (4%)	$13,131	$14,199	$18,356	$20,369	$21,052
2018	$18,757	$960 (5%)	$12,679	$14,137	$18,021	$19,963	$20,419
2017	$17,797	$1,175 (7%)	$12,905	$13,113	$16,863	$18,563	$19,683
2016	$16,622	$151	$11,538	$12,733	$16,071	$17,884	$18,285
2015	$16,471	$2,396 (17%)	$11,253	$12,999	$16,160	$17,978	$18,257
2014	$14,075	--	$5,099	$12,367	$7,774	$10,492	$12,187

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Clemson University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$34,164	$994 (3%)	$15,558	$17,358	$1,248
2021	$33,170	$708 (2%)	$15,558	$16,424	$1,188
2020	$32,462	$1,192 (4%)	$15,558	$15,468	$1,436
2019	$31,270	$1,696 (6%)	$15,374	$14,504	$1,392
2018	$29,574	$912 (3%)	$15,116	$13,112	$1,346
2017	$28,662	$842 (3%)	$14,708	$12,646	$1,308
2016	$27,820	$1,352 (5%)	$14,272	$12,240	$1,308
2015	$26,468	$640 (2%)	$13,436	$11,894	$1,138
2014	$25,828	$444 (2%)	$13,054	$11,662	$1,112
2013	$25,384	--	$12,674	$11,612	$1,098

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Clemson University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 7,800 dormitories available to its students at $7,808 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Clemson University is $868 per month.
Does Clemson University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Clemson University for one academic year is $4,426, which works out to $492 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Clemson University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,248.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Clemson University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,124

If living off-campus, with family: $6,768

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,124
How much is Clemson University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $70 and $80 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Clemson University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Clemson University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$657	$724
For out-of-state students	$1,657	$1,451

Housing and Meal

Clemson University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Clemson University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,426	$7,808	N/A	21	7,800
2021	$4,368	$7,482	N/A	21	7,600
2020	$4,200	$7,214	N/A	21	7,600
2019	$4,020	$6,812	N/A	0	7,595
2018	$3,860	$5,732	N/A	21	6,448
2017	$3,680	$5,464	N/A	21	6,448
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,718	0	6,090

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Clemson University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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