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Clemson University

Tuition, net price, acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, graduation rate, and graduate salary · Clemson, South Carolina

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Net price / year

$22,253

after grants & scholarships

higher than 94% of public 4-year colleges

Acceptance rate

38%

Graduation rate

87%

within 150% of normal time

higher than 98% of public 4-year colleges

Median earnings

$75,142

4 years after graduating

higher than 88% of public 4-year colleges

Clemson University at a glance

What is the tuition at Clemson University?
In-state undergraduate tuition and fees are $15,554 for the 2024-25 academic year, or $40,866 for out-of-state students.
What is the cost of attendance at Clemson University?
The average cost of attendance is $35,015 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
What is the net price at Clemson University?
The average net price for in-state students is $22,253 a year after grants and scholarships (2023-24).
What is the acceptance rate at Clemson University?
About 38% of applicants were admitted (fall 2024).
What SAT and ACT scores are typical at Clemson University?
The middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores had an SAT total of about 1240–1410 and an ACT composite of 28–32 (fall 2024). Test policy reported: Considered if submitted, but not required.
What is the graduation rate at Clemson University?
87% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time, or 6 years (entering classes through fall 2018).
How much do graduates of Clemson University earn?
The median graduate earns $75,142 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).

Key takeaways

  • 87% of students graduate on time or within 150% of normal time, higher than 98% of public 4-year colleges.
  • At $22,253 a year, the average net price is higher than 94% of public 4-year colleges.
  • Graduates earn a median $75,142 four years after finishing, more than 88% of public 4-year colleges.
  • The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.2 years of work (not counting income forgone while studying).
  • Families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,607 a year on average, versus $27,922 for families earning over $110,000.

Tuition and cost of attendance at Clemson University

Average net price (in-state)

$22,253 per year

Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.

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Estimated total net cost

$89,012

Net price × 4 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.

Net price by family income

Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.

  1. $0–30k $13,607
  2. $30–48k $14,109
  3. $48–75k $18,851
  4. $75–110k $24,833
  5. $110k+ $27,922

Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $35,015

  • Tuition & fees$15,554
  • Books & supplies$1,456
  • Room & board$13,284
  • Other expenses$5,520
Tuition & fees (in-state)
$15,554
Tuition & fees (out-of-state)
$40,866

Clemson University acceptance rate and SAT/ACT scores

Acceptance rate

Share of applicants admitted.

Test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required

SAT range (middle 50%)1240–1410
4001600
ACT composite range (middle 50%)28–32
136

Graduation rate and salary after graduating from Clemson University

Graduation rate

87%

First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time.

Retention rate

93%

Full-time first-years who return the next fall.

Typical monthly payment

$228

On a standard 10-year federal plan.

Years of earnings premium to cover cost

2.2 years

Net cost ÷ (graduate earnings − high-school graduate earnings). Excludes income forgone while studying and assumes today's earnings. A rough guide, not a prediction.

Earnings vs debt

Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.

Debt-to-earnings
0.3×Median debt divided by median earnings 4 years after graduating.
Share of pay going to loans
3.6%
3-year loan default rate
0%

Outcomes by student group

The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.

Completion within 150% of normal time, by group

Share of students who entered in 2018 and completed within 150% of normal time (six years at a four-year college, three at a two-year college).

Group rates and the all-student rate come from the same 2018 entering cohort, so they can be compared directly. Groups at small colleges can rest on very few students. Data period: Entering cohort 2018 (IPEDS).

Earnings ten years after entry

All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.

Typical range: middle half of students

25th percentile $46,322 · median $71,513 · 75th percentile $100,350

This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.

Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).

Median federal student debt, by group

Median federal loan debt of students who borrowed, when they left school, by group.

Data period: Loans in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (pooled, NSLDS).

How borrowers are doing

One year after leaving school and entering repayment, here is where the 5,838 federal-loan borrowers from this college stood. It covers borrowers only, not students who did not take federal loans.

Repayment status one year after entering repayment

  • Paid in full 13%
  • Making progress 13%
  • Not making progress 12%
  • Delinquent 2%
  • Default 0%
  • Forbearance 48%
  • Deferment 12%
  • Discharged 0%
What the terms mean
Paid in full:
The borrower has paid off the loans completely.
Making progress:
Payments are reducing the loan balance, not just covering interest.
Not making progress:
The borrower is paying, but not enough to shrink the balance.
Delinquent:
Payments are late but the loan is not yet in default.
Default:
The borrower has missed payments for so long that the loan is officially in default.
Forbearance:
Payments are temporarily paused or reduced, and interest may keep adding up.
Deferment:
Payments are on hold for an approved reason, such as returning to school.
Discharged:
The loan was cancelled, for example because of a disability or a school closure.

5,838 borrowers · Data period: Borrowers who entered repayment in the AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 cohorts (pooled, NSLDS).

Programs and majors at Clemson University ranked by earnings

ProgramEarnings, 4 yrs afterEarnings over timeCompared with the U.S. median for this fieldMedian debt

Information Science/Studies

Bachelor's · Graduates: 24 Small sample

$105,646 1 yr$76,5494 yrs$105,646

U.S. median $85,294

U.S. middle half $59.8K–$116.9K · Above the U.S. median

$25,225

Computer Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 52

$102,762 1 yr$77,6724 yrs$102,7625 yrs$98,155

U.S. median $109,015

U.S. middle half $86.3K–$145.2K · Below the U.S. median

$26,179

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Bachelor's · Graduates: 148

$101,301 1 yr$73,3744 yrs$101,3015 yrs$117,091

U.S. median $92,374

U.S. middle half $64.2K–$128.2K · Above the U.S. median

$21,611

Construction Management

Bachelor's · Graduates: 54

$98,726 1 yr$73,9874 yrs$98,7265 yrs$84,606

U.S. median $95,124

U.S. middle half $77.1K–$115.2K · Above the U.S. median

$19,962

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 77

$96,446 1 yr$77,9254 yrs$96,4465 yrs$94,861

U.S. median $100,647

U.S. middle half $84.6K–$122.4K · Below the U.S. median

$24,250

Engineering-Related Fields

Bachelor's · Graduates: 68

$94,449 1 yr$68,9044 yrs$94,4495 yrs$90,243

U.S. median $89,619

U.S. middle half $71K–$110.2K · Above the U.S. median

$22,622

Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 83

$93,705 1 yr$65,1104 yrs$93,7055 yrs$85,149

U.S. median $93,451

U.S. middle half $74.1K–$113.9K · Above the U.S. median

$21,375

Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 115

$92,491 1 yr$74,7094 yrs$92,4915 yrs$96,384

U.S. median $98,442

U.S. middle half $81.2K–$121.7K · Below the U.S. median

$24,000

Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 72

$92,098 1 yr$75,9514 yrs$92,0985 yrs$98,731

U.S. median $98,158

U.S. middle half $80.3K–$118K · Below the U.S. median

$20,500

Finance and Financial Management Services

Bachelor's · Graduates: 104

$91,269 1 yr$58,8764 yrs$91,2695 yrs$85,488

U.S. median $83,343

U.S. middle half $60.8K–$111.5K · Above the U.S. median

$19,312
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Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 224

$91,028 1 yr$73,2204 yrs$91,0285 yrs$88,351

U.S. median $92,135

U.S. middle half $77.7K–$109.1K · Below the U.S. median

$21,665

Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 25 Small sample

$88,338 4 yrs$88,3385 yrs$88,318

U.S. median $84,624

U.S. middle half $67.9K–$103.9K · Above the U.S. median

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Materials Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 46

$85,883 1 yr$69,7634 yrs$85,8835 yrs$82,276

U.S. median $91,449

U.S. middle half $76.7K–$109.2K · Below the U.S. median

$25,246

Civil Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 116

$84,873 1 yr$69,3864 yrs$84,8735 yrs$88,941

U.S. median $86,517

U.S. middle half $73.9K–$101.2K · Below the U.S. median

$21,912

Accounting and Related Services

Bachelor's · Graduates: 125

$84,458 1 yr$56,4194 yrs$84,4585 yrs$77,473

U.S. median $76,194

U.S. middle half $56.2K–$97.2K · Above the U.S. median

$21,500

Mathematics

Bachelor's · Graduates: 56

$82,450 1 yr$47,5294 yrs$82,4505 yrs$85,098

U.S. median $69,562

U.S. middle half $49.1K–$97.4K · Above the U.S. median

$22,500

Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

Bachelor's · Graduates: 27 Small sample

$81,714 1 yr$68,3634 yrs$81,7145 yrs$78,185

U.S. median $81,171

U.S. middle half $68.9K–$95.2K · Above the U.S. median

$20,500

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology

Bachelor's · Graduates: 27 Small sample

$81,526 1 yr$30,2654 yrs$81,5265 yrs$77,932

U.S. median $62,582

U.S. middle half $44K–$83.2K · Above the U.S. median

$23,884

Marketing

Bachelor's · Graduates: 210

$81,109 1 yr$47,6064 yrs$81,1095 yrs$76,246

U.S. median $69,303

U.S. middle half $49.7K–$93.2K · Above the U.S. median

$21,500

Economics

Bachelor's · Graduates: 96

$79,468 1 yr$45,0754 yrs$79,4685 yrs$67,777

U.S. median $82,686

U.S. middle half $58.2K–$116.3K · Below the U.S. median

$20,277

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's · Graduates: 159

$74,491 1 yr$74,2064 yrs$74,4915 yrs$75,340

U.S. median $88,910

U.S. middle half $67.9K–$114.5K · Below the U.S. median

$18,629

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

Bachelor's · Graduates: 55

$72,010 1 yr$32,1804 yrs$72,0105 yrs$66,972

U.S. median $68,245

U.S. middle half $48K–$89.1K · Above the U.S. median

$19,500

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Bachelor's · Graduates: 18 Small sample

$71,968 1 yr$43,3184 yrs$71,968

U.S. median $63,560

U.S. middle half $45.9K–$83.7K · Above the U.S. median

$21,375

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Bachelor's · Graduates: 18 Small sample

$70,584 1 yr$39,2094 yrs$70,584

U.S. median $55,000

U.S. middle half $38.4K–$73.3K · Above the U.S. median

$24,625

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Bachelor's · Graduates: 334

$70,059 1 yr$47,2604 yrs$70,0595 yrs$72,568

U.S. median $68,257

U.S. middle half $47.6K–$93.6K · Above the U.S. median

$20,500

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other

Bachelor's · Graduates: 27 Small sample

$69,274 1 yr$42,2444 yrs$69,2745 yrs$69,311

U.S. median $50,580

U.S. middle half $36.6K–$67.8K · Above the U.S. median

$21,840

Chemistry

Bachelor's · Graduates: 16 Small sample

$67,996 4 yrs$67,9965 yrs$66,215

U.S. median $65,120

U.S. middle half $48.3K–$84K · Above the U.S. median

$27,000

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Bachelor's · Graduates: 54

$67,102 1 yr$43,5054 yrs$67,1025 yrs$70,941

U.S. median $48,471

U.S. middle half $32.2K–$67.3K · Above the U.S. median

$20,250

Agricultural Business and Management

Bachelor's · Graduates: 100

$67,050 1 yr$49,7144 yrs$67,0505 yrs$72,980

U.S. median $66,647

U.S. middle half $48.6K–$90.4K · Above the U.S. median

$21,500

Design and Applied Arts

Bachelor's · Graduates: 91

$66,150 1 yr$46,6894 yrs$66,1505 yrs$57,835

U.S. median $51,490

U.S. middle half $33K–$70.6K · Above the U.S. median

$23,250

Biology, General

Bachelor's · Graduates: 171

$65,577 1 yr$31,4814 yrs$65,5775 yrs$65,919

U.S. median $57,214

U.S. middle half $38.9K–$79.2K · Above the U.S. median

$20,500

Landscape Architecture

Bachelor's · Graduates: 18 Small sample

$65,469 1 yr$51,3044 yrs$65,4695 yrs$63,416

U.S. median $66,387

U.S. middle half $52.1K–$78.6K · Below the U.S. median

$27,000

Political Science and Government

Bachelor's · Graduates: 67

$64,822 1 yr$28,0414 yrs$64,8225 yrs$74,888

U.S. median $63,293

U.S. middle half $44.8K–$85.4K · Above the U.S. median

$20,500

Architecture

Bachelor's · Graduates: 58

$63,892 1 yr$49,9834 yrs$63,8925 yrs$65,405

U.S. median $66,914

U.S. middle half $54.2K–$78.6K · Below the U.S. median

$21,500

Forestry

Bachelor's · Graduates: 34

$63,764 1 yr$53,8504 yrs$63,7645 yrs$52,490

U.S. median $58,784

U.S. middle half $44.9K–$73.1K · Above the U.S. median

$22,875

Food Science and Technology

Bachelor's · Graduates: 49

$63,501 1 yr$39,6004 yrs$63,5015 yrs$52,394

U.S. median $70,873

U.S. middle half $54.1K–$88.2K · Below the U.S. median

$22,500

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Bachelor's · Graduates: 20 Small sample

$60,988 1 yr$28,1204 yrs$60,9885 yrs$53,870

U.S. median $65,466

U.S. middle half $44.9K–$88.4K · Below the U.S. median

$21,750

Psychology, General

Bachelor's · Graduates: 224

$55,126 1 yr$32,1464 yrs$55,1265 yrs$54,015

U.S. median $50,706

U.S. middle half $35.7K–$67.2K · Above the U.S. median

$20,500

Sociology

Bachelor's · Graduates: 53

$54,780 1 yr$36,3204 yrs$54,7805 yrs$52,266

U.S. median $52,657

U.S. middle half $37.7K–$69.5K · Above the U.S. median

$22,500

Plant Sciences

Bachelor's · Graduates: 20 Small sample

$52,844 1 yr$46,3954 yrs$52,8445 yrs$45,036

U.S. median $56,567

U.S. middle half $41.8K–$73.9K · Below the U.S. median

$20,500

Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services

Bachelor's · Graduates: 29 Small sample

$52,044 1 yr$29,5604 yrs$52,0445 yrs$40,554

U.S. median $49,984

U.S. middle half $32.9K–$69.9K · Above the U.S. median

$22,250

Agricultural Production Operations

Bachelor's · Graduates: 47

$51,582 1 yr$30,8254 yrs$51,5825 yrs$40,546

U.S. median $53,588

U.S. middle half $38K–$74.4K · Below the U.S. median

$22,625

English Language and Literature, General

Bachelor's · Graduates: 65

$50,582 1 yr$33,5094 yrs$50,5825 yrs$47,644

U.S. median $48,590

U.S. middle half $33.7K–$63.8K · Above the U.S. median

$21,021

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Bachelor's · Graduates: 28 Small sample

$50,212 1 yr$40,3944 yrs$50,2125 yrs$45,156

U.S. median $51,389

U.S. middle half $40.5K–$63.1K · Below the U.S. median

$21,500

Criminology

Bachelor's · Graduates: 20 Small sample

$50,133 1 yr$38,0574 yrs$50,133

U.S. median $55,556

U.S. middle half $41K–$73.1K · Below the U.S. median

$19,570

History

Bachelor's · Graduates: 52

$50,125 1 yr$36,1994 yrs$50,1255 yrs$50,184

U.S. median $50,680

U.S. middle half $36.3K–$66.7K · Below the U.S. median

$20,500

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Bachelor's · Graduates: 76

$49,861 1 yr$41,0804 yrs$49,8615 yrs$46,988

U.S. median $47,382

U.S. middle half $38.4K–$56.1K · Above the U.S. median

$23,638

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

Bachelor's · Graduates: 146

$48,898 1 yr$32,9924 yrs$48,8985 yrs$47,171

U.S. median $50,468

U.S. middle half $37.5K–$64.3K · Below the U.S. median

$19,500

Animal Sciences

Bachelor's · Graduates: 64

$47,853 1 yr$28,9424 yrs$47,8535 yrs$55,310

U.S. median $49,634

U.S. middle half $36.3K–$66.9K · Below the U.S. median

$21,500

Visual and Performing Arts, Other

Bachelor's · Graduates: 18 Small sample

$45,735 1 yr$24,2294 yrs$45,735

U.S. median $47,629

U.S. middle half $28K–$65.3K · Below the U.S. median

$22,250

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

Bachelor's · Graduates: 28 Small sample

$40,266 1 yr$25,1154 yrs$40,2665 yrs$52,586

U.S. median $55,012

U.S. middle half $39.4K–$72.8K · Below the U.S. median

$21,200

Fine and Studio Arts

Bachelor's · Graduates: 20 Small sample

$35,526 4 yrs$35,5265 yrs$17,954

U.S. median $41,367

U.S. middle half $26.2K–$56.7K · Below the U.S. median

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Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.

The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.

The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.

Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.

What students study

The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.

Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field

A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).

Who attends

A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.

Race and ethnicity

  • White 75.7%
  • Black or African American 5%
  • Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
  • Asian 2.9%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
  • Two or more races 3.9%
  • U.S. nonresident 0.8%
  • Race and ethnicity unknown 2.2%

Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Gender

  • Men 45.7%
  • Women 54.3%

Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Students aged 25 or older

2%

of undergraduates

Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).

Students and campus

Undergraduate enrollment
23,300
Part-time students
3%
Receive Pell Grants
15%
Receive federal loans
31%
Students per faculty member
16 : 1
Setting
Suburb

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Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Clemson University?

For the 2024-25 academic year, Clemson University reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $15,554 for in-state students and $40,866 for out-of-state students. These are published prices before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.

What is the cost of attendance and net price at Clemson University?

The average cost of attendance at Clemson University is $35,015 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $22,253 a year. That is higher than 94% of public 4-year colleges.

How much financial aid do students at Clemson University get?

15% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 31% receive federal loans. The average net price runs from $13,607 a year for families earning under $30,000 to $27,922 for families earning over $110,000 (2023-24).

What is the acceptance rate at Clemson University?

Clemson University admitted about 38% of applicants in fall 2024. That makes admission selective.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Clemson University?

Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% had an SAT total of about 1240–1410 and an ACT composite of 28–32 (fall 2024). That is a guide, not a cutoff. Reported test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required.

What are the graduation rate and retention rate at Clemson University?

87% of first-time, full-time students at Clemson University finish within 150% of normal time. 93% of full-time first-years return the next fall.

How much do Clemson University graduates earn after graduation?

The median graduate earns $75,142 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $51,401.

Is Clemson University worth it?

There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For Clemson University, the data shows this. The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.2 years of work. Graduates who borrowed have a median debt of $21,500, about 0.3 times their median earnings four years after finishing. 87% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.

Sources and data periods

All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:

  • Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
  • Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
  • Graduation rate: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
  • Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
  • Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts

Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things