Clemson University
Founded 1889
President Jim Clements (President)
Fees USD 15,558
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Clemson University is a public land-grant research university founded in 1889 in Clemson, South Carolina, on the shores of Lake Hartwell. Consistently ranked among the top 25 public universities in the US, Clemson enrolls 28,000 students and is known for engineering, business, automotive engineering, architecture, and agriculture programs. Clemson is uniquely positioned in the heart of South Carolina’s booming automotive corridor — BMW, Michelin, and Volvo all have major facilities within an hour of campus.
Colleges
- College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences — Top-25 public engineering; automotive and motorsports engineering excellence
- Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business — AACSB-accredited; strong supply chain and automotive business
- College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences — Land-grant research for South Carolina agriculture
- College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities — NAAB-accredited architecture programs
- BMW International Center for Automotive Research — $100M research facility; automotive innovation on campus
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~47% | In-State Tuition: ~$15,558
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: December 1 | Regular Decision: May 1