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Clemson University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
A
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
81%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
92%
Part-Time Retention Rate
25%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$8,381
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    51%
  • 20-39
    23%
  • 40-99
    21%
  • 100+
    4%
Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    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
  • Accounting
    122 Graduates
98%
of students say they attend class.128 responses

About the Professors

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Female Professors
38%
Male Professors
62%
Average Professor Salary
$118,644
Poll
53%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.128 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    4%
  • Asian American
    12%
  • Hispanic
    3%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    0%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    1%
  • White
    79%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
88%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.210 responses
Poll
79%
of students say professors care about their students' success.210 responses
Poll
78%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.210 responses
Poll
88%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.210 responses
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