Clemson University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,118

2022 Average Net Price

$24,577

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

0.657%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

43%

52,819 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

28,466

87.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

85.3%

3,138 Graduates

About

Clemson University is a higher education institution located in Pickens County, SC. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Clemson University were General Business Administration & Management (422 degrees awarded), General Psychology (328 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (284 degrees).

In 2022, 7,469 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Clemson University. 53% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,796 degrees), 14.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (396 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Clemson University is $14,118, which is $−16,032 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Clemson University was 0.657%, corresponding to 24 out of the 3651 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Clemson University is $14,118, which is $16,032 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,577.

In 2022, 76% of undergraduate students attending Clemson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,118

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Clemson University was $14,118. The cost of tuition at Clemson University is $−16,032 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($30,150).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Clemson University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,577

2022 Value

3.56%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Clemson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,577. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Clemson University grew by 3.56%.

This chart compares the average net price of Clemson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,234

Room and Board

$1,248

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Clemson University was of $12,234 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.197% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,248. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.05% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Clemson University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Clemson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 2.56% with respect to 2021, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Clemson University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.657%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Clemson University was 0.657%, which represents 24 out of the 3651 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Clemson University received 52,819 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 12.4% annual growth. Out of those 52,819 applicants, 22,704 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 43% acceptance rate.

There were 28,466 students enrolled at Clemson University in 2022. 45% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Clemson University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

22,704

Accepted Out of 52,819

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Clemson University was 43% (22,704 admissions from 52,819 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 49.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 12.4%, while admissions declined by 1.88%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Clemson University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

45%

Submission Percentage (2022)

2,050

Scores Submitted (2022)

45% of enrolled first-time students at Clemson University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Clemson University had a total enrollment of 28,466 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Clemson University is 25,034 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,432. This means that 87.9% of students enrolled at Clemson University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Clemson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.2% White, 7.03% Hispanic or Latino, 5.72% Black or African American, 3.54% Two or More Races, 2.63% Asian, 0.214% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Clemson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.8%), followed by White Male (36.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.5%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Black or African American Female (2.28%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clemson University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 28,466 students. The full-time enrollment at Clemson University is 25,034 and the part-time enrollment is 3,432. This means that 87.9% of students enrolled at Clemson University are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Clemson University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

92%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Clemson University was 92%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Clemson University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Clemson University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
20,834 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,000 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,629 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Clemson University is 73.2% White, 7.03% Hispanic or Latino, 5.72% Black or African American, 3.54% Two or More Races, 2.63% Asian, 0.214% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.109% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 47.5% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.58% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 502 students (1.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 451 more women than men received degrees from Clemson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Clemson University is white (5,796 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (396 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Clemson University is General Business Administration & Management (422 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (328 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (284 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Clemson University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (1,474 degrees awarded), Biology (575 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (207 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clemson University are Other managers (472,582 people), Software developers (468,231 people), Physicians (446,268 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (351,302 people), and Civil engineers (283,345 people).

The most specialized majors at Clemson University in 2022 are Engineering (1,474 degrees awarded), Biology (575 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (207 degrees), English (136 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (77 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clemson University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Clemson University are Engineering (1,474 degrees awarded), Biology (575 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (207 degrees), English (136 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (77 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Clemson University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (612,992 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (611,981 people), Elementary & secondary schools (568,698 people), Computer Systems Design (555,674 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (459,365 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Clemson University.

Most Common (2022)

General Business Administration & Management
422 degrees awarded
General Psychology
328 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
284 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Clemson University was General Business Administration & Management with 422 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Clemson University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,509

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

3,960

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 3,509 degrees were awarded to men at Clemson University, which is 0.886 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,960).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Clemson University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 416 degrees were awarded to men at Clemson University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.85 times more than the 225 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 280 degrees were awarded to men at Clemson University in General Psychology, which is 5.83 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

85%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 63% of students graduating from Clemson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 85% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 86% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Clemson University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.0956% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
5,796 degrees awarded
Black or African American
396 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
395 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Clemson University is white (5,796 degrees awarded). There were 14.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (396 degrees).

0.884% of degree recipients (66 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
3,148 degrees awarded
White Male
2,648 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
223 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Clemson University is white female (3,148 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2648 degrees).

Operations

Clemson University has an endowment valued at nearly $995M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −30.1M (−3.02%) compared to the 1.13% average return (4.2M on 373M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2022, Clemson University had a total salary expenditure of 1.23B. Clemson University employs 406 Lecturers, 380 Professors and 333 Associate professors. Most academics at Clemson University are Male Professor (291), Female Lecturer (237), and Male Associate professor (200).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clemson University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 575 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 538 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 483 employees.

Endowment

$995M

2022 Endowment

1.39%

decline from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Clemson University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$140M - Federal
$82.7M - State
$2.16M - Local

As of 2022, Clemson University received $140M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $82.7M from state grants and contracts, and $2.16M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$479M

2022 Salaries

2.15%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Clemson University paid a median of $479M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($1.23B) and a 2.15% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.78% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 10.8% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$151M

Instructional Salaries

1,452

Number of Employees

In 2022, Clemson University paid a total of $151M to 1,452 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $73.7M (30%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

406 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

575 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Clemson University were Lecturer with 406 employees, Professor with 380 employees, and Associate professor with 333 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Clemson University were Business and Financial Operations with 575 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 538 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 483 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Clemson University was Male Professor with 291 employees, Female Lecturer with 237 employees, and Male Associate professor with 200 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Clemson University.

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