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Clemson University
#1 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Clemson, SC
  • 3,275 reviews
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    Clemson University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B-
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Undergrads in College Housing
    41%
    Average Housing Cost
    $7,214/ year
    Poll
    50%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.153 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.301 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,200/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 660 responses
    • Chick Fil A in the Canteen
      16%
    • Starbucks
      11%
    • Subway in Hendrix
      9%
    • Harcombe
      9%
    • Einsteins in Hendrix and Chili's Too
      9%
    • Wendy's
      8%
    • Hendrix food
      8%
    54%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.180 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A-
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    A+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 154 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      52%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      44%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      2%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    94%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.201 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 119 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      39%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      48%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      13%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      1%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 151 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      19%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      66%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      11%
    • Not very visible.
      3%
    • We have campus police?
      1%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 277 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      51%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      47%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      1%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Television Station, Yearbook
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Pep Band, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 317 responses
    • Running Down the Hill
      18%
    • Football games
      17%
    • Howard's Rock
      14%
    • The First Friday Parade
      12%
    • Homecoming and Tigerama
      11%
    • Concerts
      10%
    • Free cookie night
      8%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    A
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 186 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      4%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      56%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      29%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      4%
    • Parties? What parties?
      6%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 100 responses
    • Rush Blowout fraternity parties
      41%
    • Rush Blowout Fraternity Parties & Farewell Parties
      27%
    • Bar Crawls and Tailgating
      10%
    • NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!
      10%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • Adult Swim
      3%
    • Tiger Prowl
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    22%
    Women in Sororities
    48%
    50%
    of students say that Greek life is pretty big.256 responses
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