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Clemson University Teaching Programs

Clemson University is a public institution located in Clemson, SC. A Suburban Area offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Clemson University Rankings

Clemson University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#13 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#67 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Clemson University?

Contact details for Clemson University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	201 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
Phone:	8646564636
Website:	www.clemson.edu/
Admissions:	www.clemson.edu/admissions/index.html
Financial Aid:	www.clemson.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Clemson University?

You can apply to Clemson University online at: www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index.html

Clemson University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Clemson University

This is what Clemson University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Clemson University?

Clemson University maintains an acceptance rate of 38%, which means it is moderately selective. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

35% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Clemson University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 700. Math scores were between 620 and 710.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1240 to 1410. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Clemson University ranged between 28 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Clemson University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	23,737	8,572	36%
Women	36,761	14,573	40%

Can I Afford Clemson University?

The average net price after aid at Clemson University is $22,112. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,038
In-State Fees	$1,516
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,350
Out-of-State Fees	$1,516
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,554
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,866

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at Clemson University receive some form of financial aid (4,504 students).

About 76% of students at Clemson University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,367 per student.

15% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,178.

Student Loan Debt

31% of Clemson University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,437 per year.

Clemson University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,013 students enrolled at Clemson University. Clemson University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 22,778 undergraduate students at Clemson University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clemson University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	660
Black or African American	1,138
Hispanic	2,072
White	17,220
American Indian/Alaska Native	45
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	22
Two or More Races	888
Non-Resident	205

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Clemson University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	2,731
North Carolina	224
New York	219
New Jersey	205
Georgia	167

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Clemson University Graduate Student Diversity

5,872 of Clemson University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Clemson University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clemson University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	111
Black or African American	381
Hispanic	135
White	3,423
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	158
Non-Resident	1,532

Online Learning at Clemson University

Clemson University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

8,205 undergraduate students at Clemson University took at least one online class — of those, 150 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 801 students took at least one online class and 1,896 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Clemson University

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Clemson University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	168	66	—	234
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	65	—	110
Education, General	—	109	—	109
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	15	81	—	97
Special Education and Teaching	34	24	1	59
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	15	4	41
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	—	—	26	26
Education, Other	9	—	3	12
Curriculum and Instruction	—	—	6	6
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Clemson University

Clemson University offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Clemson University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.