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Clemson University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Clemson University admits about 38.3% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1240–1410 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 26–31 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 38.3%
SAT range 1240-1410
Net price $22,032
Graduation rate 87.5%

Clemson University At a Glance

LocationClemson, South Carolina
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment23,300
Acceptance Rate38.3%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)620-700
SAT Range (Math)620-710
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1240-1410
Average SAT (Combined)1353
ACT Range28-32
Average Net Price$22,032/yr
Tuition (In-State)$15,854/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$42,378/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate87.5%
Full-Time Retention Rate93.5%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$79,064
Median Debt at Completion$19,500

How Clemson University Compares

Clemson University is more selective than about 90% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 23,300 students, it is larger than about 72% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

College of Charleston Charleston, SC — 60% acceptance University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC — 60% acceptance Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC — 75% acceptance Binghamton University Vestal, NY — 39% acceptance University of Georgia Athens, GA — 38% acceptance University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA — 39% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clemson University's acceptance rate?

Clemson University's acceptance rate is about 38.3%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Clemson University?

Admitted students at Clemson University typically report a combined SAT score between 1240 and 1410 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Clemson University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Clemson University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Clemson University?

The average net price reported for Clemson University is $22,032 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Clemson University's official site.