Clemson University
One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students and faculty whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Ranked among the best national public universities in U.S. News & World Report for 17 consecutive years, Clemson is dedicated to teaching, research and service. The return on investment a Clemson degree affords has led to the University’s consistent rank as a best-value school by publications including The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, Money and Forbes.
Clemson is located in Upstate South Carolina. Main campus encompasses 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, along the shores of Lake Hartwell. Midway between Atlanta, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina, Clemson offers the tight-knit atmosphere of a small college town with convenient access to the attractions found in major cities.
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Architecture
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Early Action
- October 15 - application submitted
- November 1 - materials submitted
- Mid-December - decisions released
- January 1 - application submitted
- January 10 - materials submitted
- Mid-February - decisions released
January 1 - priority deadline to submit FAFSA for need-based programs and consideration for federal loans and grants.
May 1 - final application deadline (all other notifications after Regular Decision are on a rolling basis )
Requirements
- Common application for admission
- $70 application fee or application fee waiver
- Self-Reported Transcript and Academic Record (STARS)
- Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) - optional
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Additional information
The University offers financial aid in the forms of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment opportunities. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of need to supplement the amount students can contribute to college expenses. The amount of need-related aid for which you are eligible is determined by the information you supply annually on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Academic recruiting scholarships are competitive and awarded to entering freshmen on the basis of their admission applications.
Visit us
Clemson University offers one of the best campus tour experiences in the nation, and students can visit for a self-guided or student-guided tour. The University also offers a variety of virtual engagement opportunities, including a virtual tour video and student-led virtual visit. Learn more about connecting with Clemson at clemson.edu/visit.