What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

I would tell myself to study more, I never had to in high school and I wish I had tried more during my freshman year. I also wish I had participated in certain clubs from freshman year onwards, and maybe broken out of my shell a little more.

Describe the students at your school.

All of my classmates are motivated to do well.

What is the stereotype of students at your school?

I think most people feel that all college students want to do is party and get drunk.

What is your overall opinion of this school?

Clemson is a school where everyone wears orange no matter if its a football Saturday in the fall, or a rainy day of class.

Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

There is a huge element of preppiness.

What are the academics like at your school?

I would definitely recommend checking out your professors before signing up for their classes just because there are always duds at any school. I have had exceptional teachers as well as awful ones. The key is learning how to avoid the bad ones. Studying is a large element of campus life, just not on game days. Compared to most other schools I would say Clemson is more serious and more academically focused.

What are the most popular student activities/groups?

Everyone goes to football games, no matter who we play. Not a large perecentage of the student body is greek, but there are definently benefits. I waited 3 semesters before going greek so I can say that while not greek, there is still plenty to do (house parties, bars, etc.), and if in a fraternity or sorority, you still can go to non-greek parties, you just have a group to go to Carolina Cup with, and formals to go to.

Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

The reason that I picked Clemson University over other schools that I was accepted to was because it has a large population but not too spread out. On my visits it seemed to me that everyone was just a little happier. The weather here is great, and I liked there industrial engineering program. And last but certainly not least, Clemson has a lot of good sport team, GO TIGERS!

What's unique about your campus?

The best thing about my school is that it is not too restrictive. You can come here and be yourself because there is plenty of space.

Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

Clemson is a large college in a small town with a lot of technical focused academics and big sports emphasis.

What kind of person should not attend this school?

Someone who isn't career oriented. Someone who lacks motivation to succeed in life. Someone who only wants to attend college based on what television portrays. Someone who is not interested in school.

What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

Too much drinking. Go to class and learn.

What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

I wish i had known that clemson's social environment was based mostly on greek affiliation. there aren't too many other options. I also wish i had know about the lack of diversity within the campus and the high degree of conservativism. These southern born individulas aren't very open minded with religion and politics which can be offensive. I didnt know that a lot of people leave Clemson on the weekends either to get away after football season is over.

What kind of person should attend this school?

The type of person that should attend this school is someone who is serious in getting a good education, good career, and a successful life.

What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

The thing that I like least about Clemson is first is you need a car to get to Wal-Mart and the general engineering class. The first general engineering class was worthless; I can convert units and plug variables into equation. My professor was also worthless as it seemed he did not know any more than we did.

What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

If change is the only constant, then Clemson’s nursing program is extremely consistent. Each semester, a group of student liaisons meet with the dean of the nursing school to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the current program and discuss potential modifications that can be implemented to benefit future nursing students. The faculty’s receptivity/responsiveness to student feedback has spawned a program that continually evolves into a more effective institution. By embracing the necessity of change during the pursuit of academic excellence and recognizing the value of student contributions, Clemson Nursing provides the highest caliber of education possible.

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Football. Everyone around here knows football. Also synthetic marijuana.

What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

It is thought that Clemson is surrounded by cows. However, this is not true. There is a beef farm and a dairy farm associated with the school. Clemson was established as an agriculture school and it is a major part of the school's history. Clemson also has a swine, horse, sheep, and poultry farm associated with it. Clemson also has a great engineering school, so we're more than just cows and crops today!

Why did you decide to go to this school?

I wasn't sure where I wanted to go, but after visiting Clemson, I fell in love with the school. There is a great downtown area and the campus is beautiful. One of the selling factors was definitely the lake. Its gorgeous and will be wonderful once the weather warms up again. The people were very nice and overall it just seemed like a really fun place to be.

What are your classes like?

Looks at student media at Clemson.

Clemson University

About Clemson University

Founded in 1889, Clemson University. is a Public college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 18,599 full time undergraduate students, and 4,807 full time graduate students.

The Clemson University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 1173 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Clemson University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate	50%
Application Deadline
Application Fee	70
SAT Range	1150-1340
ACT Range	26-31

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,201% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 16 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

97% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 84% were in the top quarter, and 54% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Clemson University.

“We”re apathetic”

31%

“We know about current events and vote”

60%

“We participate and encourage others to get involved”

“There”s nothing we won”t protest”

“We save it for the classroom”

17%

“Sometimes, but not often”

58%

“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”

20%

“All the time, including weekends”

“I”m always terrified”

“I only go out in groups”

27%

“I usually let someone know where I”m going”

68%

“I feel extremely safe”

“We don”t play sports”

“We play recreationally”

“We bought the gear”

96%

“We live for the big game”

15%

“It”s not really our thing”

30%

“Occasinally we gallery crawl”

49%

“There are a variety of opportunities”

“We”re a very artistic group”

“Haven”t met them”

“Available in class”

58%

“They keep regular office hours”

32%

“They”re always available”

“No greek life, but other groups to join”

“There is some involvement, but not a lot”

77%

“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”

12%

“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”

“We”re not into drinking at all”

15%

“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”

49%

“We only party on weekends”

32%

“There”s some drinking happening every night”

“Never, we”re here to learn”

63%

“There might be people who do”

26%

“People are known to partake on weekends”

“There”s a huge drug scene”

“We”re apathetic”

31%

“We know about current events and vote”

60%

“We participate and encourage others to get involved”

“There”s nothing we won”t protest”

“We save it for the classroom”

17%

“Sometimes, but not often”

58%

“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”

20%

“All the time, including weekends”

“I”m always terrified”

“I only go out in groups”

27%

“I usually let someone know where I”m going”

68%

“I feel extremely safe”

“We don”t play sports”

“We play recreationally”

“We bought the gear”

96%

“We live for the big game”

15%

“It”s not really our thing”

30%

“Occasinally we gallery crawl”

49%

“There are a variety of opportunities”

“We”re a very artistic group”

“Haven”t met them”

“Available in class”

58%

“They keep regular office hours”

32%

“They”re always available”

“No greek life, but other groups to join”

“There is some involvement, but not a lot”

77%

“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”

12%

“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”

“We”re not into drinking at all”

15%

“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”

49%

“We only party on weekends”

32%

“There”s some drinking happening every night”

“Never, we”re here to learn”

63%

“There might be people who do”

26%

“People are known to partake on weekends”

“There”s a huge drug scene”

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How would you rate on-campus housing?

329 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?

195 Students rated off-campus housing 4.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?

342 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?

344 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?

342 Students rated class size 4 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?

342 Students rated school activities 4.4 stars. 59 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?

344 Students rated local services 4 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?

344 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

Clemson University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Clemson University?

193 Students rated Clemson University

Erin - 03/12/2025

I have had a very good experience here! A very good school, with academic and social opportunities for everyone to get involved no matter your interests, Students come from a wide variety of states and backgrounds. There is always so much to do here and you will never get bored. Whether it is going to Clemson sports events, joining a club, studying abroad, eating and shopping downtown, or spending the day at the lake, there is so much to do.

Ella - 01/18/2025

I LOVE Clemson University. It has been my dream school as long as I can remember. The campus is beyond beautiful and the environment is always full of people pushing you to be your best. The professors want you to succeed and try their very hardest to always be there for you when you need them. Clemson has so many different ways that students are able to get involved whether it is sports, clubs, greek life, or religious groups, there are endless opportunities.

Anna - 11/17/2024

Clemson University is my favorite college as it is the best place to gain not only the technical skills needed to enter the career world but also a great place to get involved in the community and grow as a person. The downtown area is lively and the school spirit is so strong.

Owen - 10/07/2024

As a junior in high school, I toured Clemson University for the first time, after realizing they had a Construction Management program. As a visitor, it was great! Great sports culture, a clean campus, a safe campus, good food, and a great student body. The surrounding area loves the college and I can't wait to find out if I have been accepted!

Clemson University FAQS

What is the Acceptance Rate at Clemson University?

The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Clemson University is 50%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

I would tell myself to study more, I never had to in high school and I wish I had tried more during my freshman year. I also wish I had participated in certain clubs from freshman year onwards, and maybe broken out of my shell a little more.
Read all 220 answers
Describe the students at your school.

All of my classmates are motivated to do well.
Read all 130 answers
What is the stereotype of students at your school?

I think most people feel that all college students want to do is party and get drunk.
Read all 104 answers
What is your overall opinion of this school?

Clemson is a school where everyone wears orange no matter if its a football Saturday in the fall, or a rainy day of class.
Read all 102 answers
Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

There is a huge element of preppiness.
Read all 102 answers
What are the academics like at your school?

I would definitely recommend checking out your professors before signing up for their classes just because there are always duds at any school. I have had exceptional teachers as well as awful ones. The key is learning how to avoid the bad ones. Studying is a large element of campus life, just not on game days. Compared to most other schools I would say Clemson is more serious and more academically focused.
Read all 97 answers
What are the most popular student activities/groups?

Everyone goes to football games, no matter who we play. Not a large perecentage of the student body is greek, but there are definently benefits. I waited 3 semesters before going greek so I can say that while not greek, there is still plenty to do (house parties, bars, etc.), and if in a fraternity or sorority, you still can go to non-greek parties, you just have a group to go to Carolina Cup with, and formals to go to.
Read all 85 answers
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

The reason that I picked Clemson University over other schools that I was accepted to was because it has a large population but not too spread out. On my visits it seemed to me that everyone was just a little happier. The weather here is great, and I liked there industrial engineering program. And last but certainly not least, Clemson has a lot of good sport team, GO TIGERS!
Read all 79 answers
What's unique about your campus?

The best thing about my school is that it is not too restrictive. You can come here and be yourself because there is plenty of space.
Read all 44 answers
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

Clemson is a large college in a small town with a lot of technical focused academics and big sports emphasis.
Read all 42 answers
What kind of person should not attend this school?

Someone who isn't career oriented. Someone who lacks motivation to succeed in life. Someone who only wants to attend college based on what television portrays. Someone who is not interested in school.
Read all 37 answers
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

Too much drinking. Go to class and learn.
Read all 35 answers
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

I wish i had known that clemson's social environment was based mostly on greek affiliation. there aren't too many other options. I also wish i had know about the lack of diversity within the campus and the high degree of conservativism. These southern born individulas aren't very open minded with religion and politics which can be offensive. I didnt know that a lot of people leave Clemson on the weekends either to get away after football season is over.
Read all 35 answers
What kind of person should attend this school?

The type of person that should attend this school is someone who is serious in getting a good education, good career, and a successful life.
Read all 33 answers
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

The thing that I like least about Clemson is first is you need a car to get to Wal-Mart and the general engineering class. The first general engineering class was worthless; I can convert units and plug variables into equation. My professor was also worthless as it seemed he did not know any more than we did.
Read all 32 answers
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

If change is the only constant, then Clemson’s nursing program is extremely consistent. Each semester, a group of student liaisons meet with the dean of the nursing school to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the current program and discuss potential modifications that can be implemented to benefit future nursing students. The faculty’s receptivity/responsiveness to student feedback has spawned a program that continually evolves into a more effective institution. By embracing the necessity of change during the pursuit of academic excellence and recognizing the value of student contributions, Clemson Nursing provides the highest caliber of education possible.
Read all 29 answers
Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Football. Everyone around here knows football. Also synthetic marijuana.
Read all 26 answers
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

It is thought that Clemson is surrounded by cows. However, this is not true. There is a beef farm and a dairy farm associated with the school. Clemson was established as an agriculture school and it is a major part of the school's history. Clemson also has a swine, horse, sheep, and poultry farm associated with it. Clemson also has a great engineering school, so we're more than just cows and crops today!
Read all 13 answers
Why did you decide to go to this school?

I wasn't sure where I wanted to go, but after visiting Clemson, I fell in love with the school. There is a great downtown area and the campus is beautiful. One of the selling factors was definitely the lake. Its gorgeous and will be wonderful once the weather warms up again. The people were very nice and overall it just seemed like a really fun place to be.
Read all 4 answers
What are your classes like?

Looks at student media at Clemson.
Read all 3 answers

Student Body

Students

48%

female

52%

male

18,599

Total Undergrad Enrollment

4,807

Total Grad Students

37%

Out-Of-State

62%

In-State

International

Organizations

370

Student Organizations

Fraternities

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

31%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native

N/A

% Asian/Pacific Islander

% Black or African-American

% Hispanic/Latino

% White or Caucasian

83%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

92% of students attending Clemson University receive some sort of financial aid. 16% were awarded federal grants.39%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

$34,590

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,308

Books and Supplies

$9,144

Room and Board

45,042

Total On Campus

Family Income

Cost

$0 - $30K

$12,905

$30 - $48K

$13,113

$48 - $75K

$16,863

$75 - $110K

$18,563

$110K & UP

$19,683

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

Clemson University

Clemson SC , 29634

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