Avg Earnings (5yr)
$58,311
Acceptance Rate
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$15,554
At a Glance
Total Students
22,778
Retention Rate
93%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
33%
Median Debt
$21,500
Campus Setting
Suburban
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Clemson University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 38.1%. The university enrolls 22,778 students. A significant 92.8% of students return for their second year, and 86.6% graduate. The median debt for graduates is $21,500, and 33% of students receive financial aid.
Graduates of Clemson University experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $51,401. Five years after graduation, median earnings rise to $58,311, and ten years after graduation, median earnings are $71,513. The in-state tuition is $15,554.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$51k
1 YEAR
$58k
5 YEARS
$72k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Clemson University alumni earn a median salary of $51,401. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $58,311. Ten years after graduation, the median salary is $71,513. The median debt for graduates is $21,500.
Clemson University has an 86.6% graduation rate and a 92.8% retention rate. The university has a 38.1% acceptance rate. The cost of in-state tuition is $15,554, and 33% of students receive financial aid.
Popular Programs
Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Biology, General
Industrial Engineering
Marketing
Psychology, General
Mechanical Engineering
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Accounting and Related Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Civil Engineering
Finance and Financial Management Services
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Campus Location
Clemson, South Carolina
Clemson, SC 29634
Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina. The campus is in a suburban setting.