Clemson University
Clemson, SC · Public · 23,300 undergrads (large, suburb) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,607 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,109 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,851 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $24,833 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,922 |
| All incomes (average) | $22,253 |
Sticker tuition: $15,554 in-state, $40,866 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 38%
- Average SAT
- 1353
- Median ACT
- 30
- Students with Pell grants
- 15%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 87%
- Freshman retention
- 94%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $71,513
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business26%
Engineering16%
Social Sciences9%
Biology & Life Sciences8%
Health & Nursing6%
Agriculture5%
Psychology5%
Computer Science5%
Education4%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
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