Acceptance Rate
38%
Enrollment
22,778
Graduation Rate
88%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$71,513
Retention Rate
93%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1230–1390
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)28–32
136
Test Policy: Test Optional
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,554
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,498
Avg Net Price
$22,112
Room & Board
$12,872
Total COA
$34,494
Median Debt
$21,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$14,212
$30,001–48,000
$14,857
$48,001–75,000
$19,988
$75,001–110,000
$24,020
$110,001+
$27,348
Pell Grant Rate: 15%
Federal Loan Rate: 33%
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Sticker Price$52,370
Estimated Net Price$22,112 (avg)
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Clemson University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
88%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$71,513
Retention Rate
93%
Median Debt
$21,500
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
23.3%
Engineering
18.1%
Biology
8.6%
Social Sciences
6.9%
Health Professions
6.9%
Psychology
6.5%
Agriculture
5.3%
Computer Science
3.9%
Education
3.6%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.6%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 379 | $58,834 |
| Psychology, General | 303 | $46,792 |
| Biology, General | 275 | $55,365 |
| Marketing | 269 | $62,978 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 228 | $79,302 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 207 | $62,892 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 207 | $71,621 |
| Industrial Engineering | 159 | $83,583 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 157 | $100,006 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 143 | $69,904 |
| Civil Engineering | 138 | $75,853 |
| Economics | 133 | $55,077 |
| Animal Sciences | 124 | $42,978 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 123 | $40,638 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 117 | $73,586 |
Demographics
Men 47%Women 53%
White
76.1%
Black
5.4%
Hispanic
8.7%
Asian
2.8%
Two or More
4.0%
International
0.8%
Application Info
Deadlines
EA2025-10-15
REA2026-01-01
App Fee (Domestic)$70
App Fee (International)$70
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