Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
61,517 applied, 23,586 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Clemson University cost?
$22,032 a year in-state
Out of state: about $48,556 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $35,250.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$14,943
$30,000–$48,000
$14,638
$48,000–$75,000
$16,669
$75,000–$110,000
$22,127
over $110,000
$27,922
Sticker, in-state
$35,250
In-state, with aid
$22,032
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $42,378 a year, against $15,854 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $26,524 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Checked on media.clemson.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source
Does Clemson University need the SAT or ACT?Optional
No.
Test-optional for fall 2027. 35% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1330 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.
Is Clemson University test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Clemson University is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on clemson.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Clemson University's acceptance rate?
38% for fall 2024: 23,586 of 61,517 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Clemson University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1240 to 1410 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Clemson University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,669 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $35,250.
How much does Clemson University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Clemson University is $42,378 a year, against $15,854 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $22,032 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $26,524 tuition gap gives about $48,556 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is the Clemson University application deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed Oct 15, 2026. Regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Rolling admission is due May 1, 2027. Checked on media.clemson.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
