Clemson
Clemson University · Clemson, South Carolina · Public
Clemson admitted 42% of 64,805 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1250–1400 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 88% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Clemson
Enter a score to see whether Clemson is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (42%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Clemson offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
13,297 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 4,506 took it, and 1,801 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Clemson rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- State residency
Important
- Test scores
Considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
Not considered
- Interview
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
55% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $35,338 in-state and $59,282 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $24,408 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
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