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
    A+
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    B
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Clemson University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-A
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
52%
SAT Range
1150-1340
ACT Range
26-31
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Clemson University

Cost

Net Price
$16,799/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $11,581/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,327/ year
  • $49-75k
    $16,488/ year
  • $76-110k
    $18,306/ year
  • $110k+
    $18,585/ year

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
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.208 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.209 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    314 Graduates
  • Biology
    240 Graduates
  • Marketing
    228 Graduates
  • Psychology
    200 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    160 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    153 Graduates
  • Civil Engineering
    136 Graduates
  • Nursing
    133 Graduates
  • Industrial Engineering
    131 Graduates
  • Finance
    128 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
16,572Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 118 responses
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  • Spirited
    42%
  • Committed
    20%
  • HAPPY
    9%
  • Passionate
    9%
  • Preppy
    8%
  • Average
    4%
  • All the above
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.230 responses
Poll
51%
of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.251 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 122 responses
Report
  • CLEMSON FAMILY
    28%
  • BLEEDS ORANGE and PURPLE
    19%
  • Spirit
    12%
  • Pride
    9%
  • All the above
    8%
  • "A.L.L.I.N."
    7%
  • Family
    6%

After Clemson University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
82%
National
47%
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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Clemson University is a wonderful school for boys to become gentlemen and for girls to become ladies. The southern culture allows college students to mature exponentially, preparing them for the working world. Clemson has wondering academic programs as well as a wide variety of organizations that profit student involvement. The organizations bring students together and build dynamic relationships with the students and faculty. The town of Clemson is a huge hangout stop for students and is also kid/family friendly! Saturday game days are a great way for everyone in Clemson to gather in the town and rally before watching the Tigers play. Clemson is safe and has several modes of transportation to keep students safe at all hours of the night. I recommend visiting Clemson University and adding it the list of schools to apply to. Go Tigers!
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Clemson University far surpassed my expectations of college. As a freshman, I immediately was surrounded by other students who became life long friends, teachers who were willing to help and support me in my learning, and athletics that brought the whole Clemson community together to cheer for the Tigers! It is challenging to NOT become involved through all the on-campus and off-campus organizations. It is true what they say about Clemson being the happiest school, everyone is so friendly and support each other through thick and thin. The surrounding lakes and mountains as well as the beautiful and historical buildings and monuments throughout Clemson makes its environment beautiful and peaceful. "There is something in these hills..."
I am absolutely in love with Clemson. I am from Pittsburgh, PA, so living in the South is a big change, but it's a large part of Clemson's appeal. The campus is stunning and nearly every person you see walking around will smile at you. I always feel welcomed and safe around campus. There are so many clubs and organizations to get involved in at Clemson, the choices are overwhelming. The D1 sports are a great selling point too; football games may be one of my favorite things about Clemson! The faculty members I have interacted with have been great and very helpful: professors, academic advisers, etc. The academics at Clemson are pretty challenging, especially in the Honors College, but there are many resources such as tutoring and Peer Assisted Learning sessions at the Academic Success Center. Clemson is a fun, safe, welcoming environment in which students are encouraged to thrive.