At a glance
Average net price
$22,253
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
86.6%
Admission rate
38%
Undergrad size
23,300
In-state tuition
$15,554
Out-of-state tuition
$40,866
Cost of attendance
$35,015
Median earnings (10y)
$71,513
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,353
- ACT midpoint
- 30
- Retention
- 93.5%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (35%), business (25%), social sciences (17%).
- STEM35%
- Health7%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences17%
- Trades & services8%
- Business24.8%~5,771 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering18.2%~4,250 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,976 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences7.8%~1,829 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,692 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Agriculture5.7%~1,333 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Psychology5.5%~1,288 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education3.8%~890 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.5%~825 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~489 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.1%~480 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English2.1%~478 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~417 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture1.7%~394 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~217 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~189 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.8%~186 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~186 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~147 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication0.5%~126 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~7 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 867 | $42,536 | $24,225 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 686 | $28,522 | $22,687 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 642 | $48,888 | $23,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 583 | $21,728 | $23,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 521 | $52,256 | $20,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 474 | $74,898 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 470 | $61,981 | $23,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 459 | $66,398 | $24,125 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 370 | $65,182 | $26,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 367 | $63,762 | $22,498 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 295 | $33,955 | $25,783 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 268 | $45,516 | $23,250 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 255 | $58,507 | $25,750 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 248 | $41,128 | $22,250 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 243 | $54,462 | $22,500 |
| Education, General. | Master's | 230 | $43,746 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | Bachelor's | 228 | $33,548 | $22,592 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 227 | $40,773 | — |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 216 | $27,954 | $24,827 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | 199 | $27,529 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 192 | $38,210 | $21,000 |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 174 | $51,470 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 173 | $66,228 | $26,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 167 | — | $22,375 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 166 | $59,636 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 163 | $41,708 | $26,000 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 160 | $44,793 | $22,500 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 152 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 149 | $29,496 | $22,875 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Undergraduate certificate | 147 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Master's | 146 | $85,072 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 131 | $49,691 | $22,500 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 127 | $70,368 | $21,450 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 124 | $38,156 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 123 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 119 | $32,141 | $25,000 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master's | 117 | $103,476 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 111 | $28,980 | $24,550 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 109 | $38,410 | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Bachelor's | 106 | $65,136 | $25,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Clemson University
Clemson University is a very large institution located in Clemson, South Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 23,300 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Clemson University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,253 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $15,554 for in-state students and $40,866 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $35,015 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 86.6%, a strong completion outcome. 93.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $71,513 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Clemson University confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (35% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), social sciences (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Clemson University accepts 38% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,353. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 30.
Location & campus
Set in Clemson, South Carolina (suburb), Clemson University draws students from across South Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Clemson University
Q.How much does Clemson University cost?
The average net price at Clemson University is $22,253 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $35,015.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Clemson University?
Clemson University has a 6-year graduation rate of 86.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Clemson University?
Clemson University admits 38% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Clemson University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Clemson University graduate earns $71,513 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Clemson University?
Published tuition is $15,554 in-state and $40,866 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Clemson University located?
Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina (ZIP 29634).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Clemson University at their official website.