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Clemson University
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  • 4 Year
  • CLEMSON, SC

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade A

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Clemson is a highly rated public university located in South Carolina. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 20,847 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Clemson acceptance rate is 49%. Popular majors include Business, Psychology, and Biology. Graduating 85% of students, Clemson alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $43,600.

About

201 SIKES HALL
CLEMSON, SC 29634
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference

Clemson University Rankings

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

Clemson Admissions

Acceptance Rate
49%
Application Deadline
May 1
SAT Range
1220-1420
ACT Range
27-32
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$23,732 / 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
$9,699 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
87%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 212 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 258 responses
51%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 259 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    48%
  • On Campus
    51%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
20,847 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
806
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 167 responses
  • Spirited
    35%
  • Committed
    20%
  • Passionate
    11%
  • HAPPY
    10%
  • All the above
    7%
  • Preppy
    7%
  • Average
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 280 responses
Poll
51%
of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports. 301 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 172 responses
  • CLEMSON FAMILY
    28%
  • BLEEDS ORANGE and PURPLE
    16%
  • All the above
    13%
  • Spirit
    10%
  • Pride
    8%
  • "A.L.L.I.N."
    6%
  • Family
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$52,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
85%
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. 138 responses

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