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Clemson University
#1 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Clemson, SC
  • 2,986 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
$5,732/ 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
$3,860/ year
Poll
What are the best food options on campus?
Based on 660 responses
Report
  • 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%
53%
of students highly rate the dining facilities.159 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%

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 256 responses
  • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
    52%
  • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
    47%
  • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
    2%
Men's Varsity Sports
Tennis, Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, All Track Combined, Football
Women's Varsity Sports
Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Diving, Volleyball, Soccer, Rowing, All Track Combined

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
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  • 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%

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 165 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.
    5%
  • Parties? What parties?
    6%
Poll
What is the biggest party event of the year?
Based on 79 responses
Report
  • Rush Blowout fraternity parties
    51%
  • Rush Blowout Fraternity Parties & Farewell Parties
    33%
  • Bar Crawls and Tailgating
    9%
  • Adult Swim
    4%
  • Tiger Prowl
    4%

Greek Life

Men in Fraternities
22%
Women in Sororities
48%
50%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.235 responses
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