B+

Very Good

Score: 74/100

Clemson University

4-Year Public

📍 Clemson, South Carolina 29634

🌐 www.clemson.edu/

Outcomes

A+

92/100

Affordability

45/100

Resources

70/100

Experience

82/100

Prestige

B+

78/100

Quick Stats

28,747

Total Enrollment

88%

Graduation Rate

93%

Retention Rate

16.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

38%

Acceptance Rate

$24,408

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Clemson University ▼

1% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 259 students who need housing.

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🏆 Where Clemson University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

of 67 schools

Industrial Engineering

of 75 schools

#10

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

#15

#20

#21

Business Administration and Management, General

of 100 schools

#22

Computer and Information Sciences, General

of 100 schools

#24

Economics, General

of 100 schools

#26

Civil Engineering, General

of 100 schools

#30

Psychology, General

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$14,038	$37,982
Room	$8,026
Board	$4,846
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$35,338	$59,282

Financial Aid

84%

Receive Any Aid

14%

Receive Pell Grants

36%

Take Out Loans

$24,408

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$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

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration and Management, General 725 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 420 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 406 grads/yr Industrial Engineering 397 grads/yr Finance, General 380 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 354 grads/yr Psychology, General 328 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 303 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 255 grads/yr Accounting 250 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 200 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 192 grads/yr Economics, General 159 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 153 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 143 grads/yr Engineering, Other 128 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 115 grads/yr Animal Sciences, General 112 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 110 grads/yr Education, General 109 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Clemson University's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Training and development managers

$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Industrial production managers

$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Administrative services managers

$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

28,747

Total Students

53%

Women

97%

Traditional Age (18-24)

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 72%

Hispanic 8%

Black 6%

Asian 3%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 97%

Off-Campus (Renters) 1%

With Family 2%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~259 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 60%

Hybrid (Some Online) 33%

Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%

25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Clemson University?

Clemson University has an acceptance rate of 38%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend Clemson University?

Tuition at Clemson University is $14,038 for in-state students and $37,982 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $24,408.

What is the graduation rate at Clemson University?

The graduation rate at Clemson University is 88%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Clemson University a good school?

Clemson University has a Repit College Score of 74/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (B+): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Clemson University?

Clemson University has a total enrollment of 28,747 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

Is there rental demand near Clemson University?

Yes! Approximately 1% of students at Clemson University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 259 students who need rental housing near campus.

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