Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson University
Public school in South Carolina with 21,600 total undergraduate students
Chancing
Clemson University is a competitive school
Overall acceptance rate
49%
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
49%
Women
50%
Men
46%
Total number of applicants
47,001
Women: 61%
Men: 39%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
20%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$27,792
Out-of-state
$50,784
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$13,872
$30,001–48,000
$15,717
$48,001–75,000
$20,834
$75,001–110,000
$24,773
Over $110,000
$25,868
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
No
Considers class rank
No
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 40%
ACT: 30%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
4,593
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
57%
Enrolled men:
43%
6-year graduation rate
84%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
93%
Student diversity
Very low diversity
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 3%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 4%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 3%
White: 83%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
16:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
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Location
201 Sikes Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
Campus Setting
Suburban
Region
Southeast
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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