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Clemson University

#1 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Clemson, SC
  • 3,093 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B
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    Clemson is a highly rated public university located in South Carolina. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 18,642 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Clemson acceptance rate is 47%. Popular majors include Business, Biology, and Marketing. Graduating 82% of students, Clemson alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $43,600.
    About Clemson University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Atlantic Coast Conference
    Address
    201 Sikes Hall
    Clemson, SC 29634
    Website
    clemson.edu

    Clemson University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    47%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    1220-1390
    ACT Range
    27-31
    Application Fee
    $70
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $18,757/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,296/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%

    Academics

    Professors
    A
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    81%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.205 responses
    49%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.222 responses
    50%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.223 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Business
      274 Graduates
    • Biology
      252 Graduates
    • Marketing
      252 Graduates
    • Psychology
      223 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      220 Graduates
    • Industrial Engineering
      218 Graduates
    • Nursing
      190 Graduates
    • Finance
      150 Graduates
    • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
      134 Graduates
    • Information Science
      128 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    18,642Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    760
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    16%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 132 responses
    Report
    • Spirited
      41%
    • Committed
      20%
    • Passionate
      11%
    • HAPPY
      9%
    • Preppy
      7%
    • Average
      4%
    • All the above
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    50%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.244 responses
    Poll
    51%
    of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.265 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 136 responses
    Report
    • CLEMSON FAMILY
      29%
    • BLEEDS ORANGE and PURPLE
      18%
    • Spirit
      11%
    • All the above
      10%
    • Pride
      8%
    • "A.L.L.I.N."
      7%
    • Family
      6%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $52,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    82%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%
    86%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.135 responses
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    Clemson University Reviews

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    I will never run out of amazing things to say about Clemson. If you want to feel like you are a part of a family, Clemson is the place to be. There was not one person that I met when I visited, faculty or students, that was not so welcoming and kind. The campus is so beautiful and open and it is somewhere that I feel as though I belong. I didn't want to leave when I went, I felt like I was supposed to stay there! The resources and technology that they have available to students are endless and the professors and world-renowned. The atmosphere and feeling of togetherness that you feel when you are there is so breathtaking and that's what makes going to Clemson so special; you truly are part of the Tiger Family.
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    The best thing about Clemson University is the crazy school spirit and the environment! No matter what day of the week or time of day, you can't go five steps on campus without seeing orange. It's amazing how much pride us Clemson students have in our school. Clemson gives you this amazing feeling of being part of a family and everyone is always so friendly and welcoming. I'm so beyond glad I chose to come to Clemson. It's not just a school for me anymore, It's home.
    I loved everything! The setting is I'm the hills of the Smokey Mountains abs the town is so college friendly. Being at a football game on a Saturday is like nothing else! To hear the roar of the crowns and ro know that you're there for the same common goal... to win as a family and to live like Champions! All of the professors have to do research in order to receive tenure, so they really encourage and thrive on research.
    The weather is a bit tricky in the winter but you'll experience all four seasons here. The long hot summer days are filled with alot of homemade ice cream on campus. Yes, the school is an agricultural school so you can purchase a lot of organic foods, fresh eggs, salad dressings and ice cream on campus.
    Come visit us to see Clemson!