Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina · Public, a midsize suburb · 23,300 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into Clemson?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
38.3%
60,122 applied
SAT, middle half
1240 to 1410
Reading plus math, out of 1600
ACT, middle half
28 to 32
Composite, out of 36
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
20% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- EssayConsidered
- PortfolioConsidered
How much does Clemson cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, South Carolina residents
$15,854
Tuition and fees, out of state
$42,378
A full year, sticker price
$35,250
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$22,032
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,943 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $14,638 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $16,669 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $22,127 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,922 |
- Room and board on campus
- $14,224 a year
- Books and supplies
- $1,496 a year
- The school's own grants
- 53% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $7,127
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Clemson students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$19,500
About $222 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
32.5%
Get a Pell Grant
17.6%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
2.4%
What do Clemson graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$65,679
Ten years after starting
$79,064
Middle half: $52,316 to $110,291
Best-paid program, five years out
$122,195
Information Science/Studies
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$36,525
Fine and Studio Arts
Do Clemson students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
93.5%
Graduate in six years
87.5%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
86% graduated
8% transferred, 0% still enrolled
Who goes to Clemson?
Women
54.3%
First in their family at college
17.2%
Part-time
2.9%
Students per teacher
16
- Background
- White 76%, Hispanic 9%, Black 5%, Asian 3%, Two or more 4%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 7,500 beds
What do Clemson graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 369 | $78,133 | $107,767 | $20,451 |
| Computer Science | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Information Science/Studies | 53 | $82,608 | $122,195 | $25,905 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | 39 | Hidden | $90,304 | $22,875 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 262 | $71,944 | $90,985 | $20,770 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemical Engineering | 117 | $82,110 | $100,093 | $20,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 280 | $71,965 | $87,474 | $23,250 |
| Computer Engineering | 102 | $80,134 | $100,534 | $25,000 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 142 | $73,346 | Hidden | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 171 | $77,897 | $95,291 | $22,125 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 101 | $74,839 | $99,240 | $19,500 |
| Engineering, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 55 | Hidden | $85,687 | $25,846 |
| Industrial Engineering | 330 | $78,339 | $102,795 | $21,500 |
| Materials Engineering | 47 | $74,683 | $94,315 | $22,849 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 444 | $75,999 | $94,412 | $19,500 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 305 | $60,630 | $83,948 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 943 | $55,858 | $75,785 | $18,750 |
| Construction Management | 0 | $83,926 | $103,585 | Hidden |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 660 | $67,685 | $95,494 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | 767 | $58,136 | $90,420 | $18,375 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 490 | $78,462 | $76,618 | $19,000 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 203 | $41,130 | $70,015 | $19,000 |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | $16,856 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | 117 | $47,181 | $70,664 | $20,040 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 73 | $36,732 | $43,810 | $21,500 |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Animal Sciences | 221 | $33,160 | $58,171 | $17,050 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 145 | $43,525 | $66,958 | $19,500 |
| Biology, General | 636 | $34,345 | $72,208 | $20,500 |
| Food Science and Technology | 143 | $40,352 | $64,239 | $19,000 |
| Forestry | 37 | $48,907 | $60,398 | $26,425 |
| Genetics | 95 | Hidden | $68,311 | $22,875 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 97 | $42,913 | $65,020 | $23,250 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 72 | $45,354 | $47,833 | $19,500 |
| Plant Sciences | 28 | Hidden | $57,037 | $16,500 |
| Soil Sciences | 24 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 56 | Hidden | $75,092 | $24,176 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 22 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 119 | $52,981 | $87,156 | $20,250 |
| Physics | 36 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 102 | $41,840 | $53,844 | $15,000 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 56 | $63,968 | $85,386 | $20,250 |
| History | 141 | $38,339 | $50,832 | $19,500 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 36 | $28,230 | $59,741 | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 36 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 131 | $50,374 | $64,684 | $19,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 43 | Hidden | $84,596 | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Special Education and Teaching | 56 | Hidden | Hidden | $21,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 323 | $43,022 | $49,693 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 34 | Hidden | $57,810 | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 154 | $52,318 | $67,927 | $20,500 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 22 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 50 | $36,998 | $36,525 | $19,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 44 | Hidden | $57,226 | $20,832 |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 149 | $53,041 | $68,448 | $24,550 |
| Landscape Architecture | 44 | Hidden | Hidden | $23,250 |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Other programs
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 216 | $40,075 | $54,934 | $18,336 |
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Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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