Clemson University

Clemson, SC • private • STARS • DI | ACC | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban (Suburb: Midsize )

Student Population

Undergrad: 24,568 • Total: 31,612

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

Clemson, SC
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Website

https://clemson.edu

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 11,737 (47.8%) • Female: 12,831 (52.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	722	2.9%
Black/African American	1,393	5.7%
Hispanic/Latino	2,125	8.6%
White	18,465	75.2%
Two or More Races	958	3.9%
International	309	1.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

38.1%

22,879 admitted from 60,122 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 620-690
Math: 610-700
Total: 1230-1390

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

28-32

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

STARS Required

Self-reported transcript system

Application Fee

$70

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	10/15/2025
RD:	01/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

87.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

68.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

93.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$56,330

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $37,982

Room & Board

$12,872

Books & Supplies

$5,476

Students Receiving Pell Grants

75%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Conference

ACC

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (10)

Basketball Golf Gymnastics Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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