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Clemson University
#1 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
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    Clemson University Admissions

    Clemson admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 47%. Students that get into Clemson have an average SAT score between 1230-1400 or an average ACT score of 27-32. The regular admissions application deadline for Clemson is May 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    47%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    —
    Total Applicants
    29,070
    SAT Range
    1230-1400
    SAT Reading
    620-690
    SAT Math
    610-710
    Students Submitting SAT
    62%
    ACT Range
    27-32
    ACT English
    27-34
    ACT Math
    25-30
    ACT Writing
    —
    Students Submitting ACT
    38%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    May 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    —
    Early Action Deadline
    December 1
    Offers Early Decision
    —
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $70
    Application Website
    clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index.html
    Accepts Common App
    —
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Neither required nor recommended
    Poll
    63%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.94 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.94 responses
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