Clemson University
Common Data Set 2024-25
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Acceptance Rate
38.3%
Applications
61,517
Admitted
23,586
Enrolled
4,880
SAT Composite
1250-1400
SAT Math
620-710
SAT Reading
620-700
ACT Composite
28-32
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants61,517reported count
Admits23,58638%
Class seats4,88021% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 61,517 | 23,586 | 38% | 4,880 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 21%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Offered a spot11,102
Accepted a spot3,598
Admitted from wait list112
32% joined after being offered a spot. 3% of students who joined were admitted. 18% of applicants were offered the wait list.
Exact wait-list data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered a wait-list spot | 11,102 |
| Accepted a wait-list spot | 3,598 |
| Admitted from wait list | 112 |
| Joined after being offered | 32% |
| Admitted after joining | 3% |
Wait-list outcomes can change sharply year to year.
State residency: Very Important
Application fee: $70.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$71,513
10 yrs after enrollment
87%
6-year completion
$22,253
sticker minus grants
$21,500
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
545fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
3 TABLESTitle:Institutional Data Coordinator
Office:Office for Institutional Research
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.clemson.edu/institutional-effectiveness/oir/data-reports/
Name of College/University:Clemson University
Bachelor'sYes
Postbachelor's certificateYes
Master'sYes
Post-master's certificateYes
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipYes
Doctoral degree – professional practiceYes
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESSATYes
ACTYes
APYes
Institutional ExamYes
SAT or ACT/ADMS_CONSIDER
Total first-time, first-year who applied9,902
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted5,540
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,725
Total first-time, first-year who applied50,273
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted17,566
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,105
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,342
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted480
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled50
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:11,102
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:3,598
Number of wait-listed students admitted:112
Total academic units19
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Of these, units that must be lab3
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History1
Academic electives2
Computer Science0
Visual/Performing Arts1
Other (specify)1
Foreign language3
Open admission policy as described above for all studentsSelective to all programs
other (explain):Other
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80029
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69958
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59912
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-80030
SAT Math: 600-69954
SAT Math: 500-59915
SAT Math: 400-4991
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160027
SAT Composite: 1200-139963
SAT Composite: 1000-119910
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-3660
ACT Composite: 24-2936
ACT Composite: 18-234
ACT Math: 30-3636
ACT Math: 24-2953
ACT Math: 18-2310
ACT Math: 12-171
ACT English: 30-3657
ACT English: 24-2933
ACT English: 18-2310
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class54.57
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class91.6
Percent in top half of high school graduating class99.63
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0.37
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:65.9
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100
Amount of application fee:70
Yes, on a rolling basis:Considered
Amount of housing deposit:150
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESUnknown12
Total1,580
FallYes
SpringYes
SummerYes
High school transcriptRecommended for Some
College transcript(s)Required
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresRecommended for Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Recommended for Some
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.50
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Transfer students applying should have completed Freshman level coursework in Mathematics, Science and English prior to enrolling at Clemson. Transfer students need to have completed 30 transferable semester hours at the time they apply for admission. Not all majors are available to transfer students for admission.
Number30
Unit TypeY
Number12
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.clemson.edu/studentaffairs/find-support/mve/military-credits.html
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESComprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesYes
Distance learningYes
Double majorYes
Dual enrollmentYes
Honors ProgramYes
Independent studyYes
InternshipsYes
Study abroadYes
Teacher certification programYes
Computer literacyYes
English (including composition)Yes
MathematicsYes
Sciences (biological or physical)Yes
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)44%
Percent of men who join fraternities15%
Percent of women who join sororities41%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing97%
Percent who live off campus or commute3%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)41%
Percent of men who join fraternities19%
Percent of women who join sororities38%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing8%
Percent who live off campus or commute92%
Percent of students age 25 and older15%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)22
Campus MinistriesYes
Choral groupsYes
Concert bandYes
DanceYes
Drama/theaterYes
International Student OrganizationYes
Jazz bandYes
Literary magazineYes
Marching bandYes
Music ensemblesYes
Pep bandYes
Radio stationYes
Student governmentYes
Student newspaperYes
Symphony orchestraYes
Apartments for single studentsYes
Special housing for disabled studentsYes
Special housing for international studentsYes
Fraternity/sorority housingYes
Theme housingYes
Wellness housingYes
Living Learning CommunitiesYes
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.clemson.edu/financial-aid/cost/net-price-calculator.html
Minimum12
In-state (out-of-district):$644
Out-of-state:$1,744
Financial Aid
10 TABLESFederal$19,306,960
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$36,650,717
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$30,219,317
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$6,176,139
Total Scholarships/Grants$92,353,133
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$73,824,300
Federal Work-Study$2,340,356
Total Self-Help$76,164,656
Parent Loans$42,181,718
Athletic Awards$3,284,369
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$34,758,584
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$25,089,182
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,679,367
Total Scholarships/Grants$64,527,133
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$34,097,233
Total Self-Help$34,097,233
Parent Loans$11,946,667
Athletic Awards$7,872,839
Institutional scholarship or grant aid is not availableYes
FAFSAYes
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)Yes
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansYes
Federal Direct PLUS LoansYes
Federal Pell GrantsYes
Federal SEOGYes
State scholarships/grantsYes
Private scholarshipsYes
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsYes
AcademicsYes
ArtYes
AthleticsYes
ROTCYes
LeadershipYes
Music/dramaYes
Religious affiliationYes
State/district residencyYes
AcademicsYes
LeadershipYes
Music/dramaYes
State/district residencyYes
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESbased on ____ students27,059
and ____ faculty1,693