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Clemson University knowsthat the decision to apply tocollege is a major milestone ina student’s life. As a counselor,you want the very best forthem and want to guide themin the right direction for theirbright future.U.S. News & World Reportranks us in the top 15percent of all nationalpublic universities, andwe consistently challengestudents to do great things.We know students will becoming to you for answers toeverything from how to applyto how to get financial aid,and we are here to help. PREVIOUSLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.NEXT
Give themthe answersthey needHow to Apply to Clemson1. Review important dates and deadlines (foundhere).2. Complete the application.Submit your application through the ClemsonApplication, Coalition Application or the CommonApplication. No preference is given to any application inthe admission review process.3. Pay the application fee.There is a 70 application fee. Clemson accepts allmajor credit cards. If you cannot afford to pay theapplication fee, please fill out the financial sections of theapplication completely. This information will determineif you meet the level of need we can approve by policyfor a fee waiver. If you have other hardships concerningthe application fee, please reach out to the ClemsonUniversity Admissions counselor for your state.Clemson participates in the following need-based feewaivers: College Board, ACT and the National Associationfor College Admission Counseling (NACAC).4. Request test scores be sent from The CollegeBoard or ACT (optional for 2022-2023 academicyear).For the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, Clemson hasadopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are not requiredto submit a standardized test score to be considered foradmission to Clemson for the 2022-2023 academic year.If a student chooses to submit test scores, they must besent electronically by the respective testing agency. Wewill automatically update your application file with anynew test scores we receive by our application deadlines.Clemson does not require the SAT or ACT essay.Q: I want to apply. What’s next?Students are strongly encouraged to submittheir application by December 1 for priorityconsideration for admission and scholarships. May1 is the final date to apply for the Fall semester.Students are required to apply for admissionelectronically. It’s quick and easy to apply online,and Clemson has three ways to do it.1. Apply directly through Clemson Universityand find tips, requirements and timelines aboutadmission and acceptance at clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate.2. Students can also fill out theCoalition Application by visitingcoalitionforcollegeaccess.org.3. Clemson offers a third way to apply through theCommon App at commonapp.org. PREVIOUSQ: What gives me the best chance for acceptance to Clemson?For first-year applicants, the following factors are considered for acceptance:AcademicsBackground and OpportunitiesClemson Tigers seek a challenge. The single most important factorwe consider in making an admission decision is the highschool record. We use the student’s GPA and rank in class asexpressions of high school performance. Other considerationcriteria include the types of courses taken and the student’spattern of performance throughout high school. The vastmajority of our applicants present transcripts with collegepreparatory, honors and AP coursework. Most also havecompetitive GPAs.Clemson Tigers come from a variety of backgrounds. We are lookingfor students who bring varied experiences, knowledge andtalents to Clemson. For this reason, diversity, legacy statusand first-generation status are considered when reviewingapplications. We understand that not everyone has the sameopportunities. When reviewing applications, your coursework,activities and curriculum are examined in the context of whatis offered in your high school.Community EngagementClemson Tigers are engaged in their communities. Many peoplehave hobbies and interests. Clemson Tigers have passions andservice mindsets that guide them to leadership roles in clubs,organizations, sports teams, volunteer activities, the arts,academic clubs and part-time jobs. Let us know about howyou led your team to a championship win, the research you’veconducted or the job you’ve excelled in while maintaining anexcellent GPA.LEARN MORE.Your Unique StoryClemson Tigers have unique stories to tell. We want to hear aboutthe skills, experiences, challenges and triumphs that haveshaped you. Upload an optional personal statement with yourapplication to let us know if there are specific circumstancesthat impacted your academic performance for a specificperiod of time or in a particular class. We want to hear yourstory.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.Students are asked to self-report test scores on theapplication as well as have official scores sent by thetesting agency. Clemson superscores both the ACT andSAT. Clemson’s institutional code for the SAT is 5111. Clemson’s institutional code for the ACT is 3842.5. Complete the Self-Reported Academic Record(SRAR).All first-year applicants are required to self-report theirhigh school transcripts. After submitting their application,students will access the SRAR system through theirApplicant Portal. We strongly encourage students tohave an unofficial copy of their transcript available whencompleting the SRAR.TEST SCORESClemson has a test-optional policy for the 2022-2023admissions cycle. While students are not required tosubmit scores for admission review, this policy does notrepresent a devaluation of standardized tests. Our goal isto make the best admissions decisions possible, and wecontinue to acknowledge that standardized tests can beuseful in that process.NEXT
Getting downto basicsQ: What are my required high school credits?Most students accepted to Clemson have takencollege preparatory courses in high school. Werecommend that applicants for first-year admissioncomplete the following courses:English.4 creditsMathematics.3 creditsLaboratory Science.3 creditsForeign Language (same language).3 credits *Social Sciences.3 creditsOther .2 creditsFine Arts.1 creditPhysical Education/ROTC.1 credit* Students who have completed fewer than three credits of thesame foreign language are encouraged to apply. Select majorsmay have additional requirements.Q: How does Clemson evaluate standardized testscores (SAT or ACT)?For the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, Clemson hasadopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are notrequired to submit a standardized test score to beconsidered for admission to Clemson for the 20222023 academic year.If a student chooses that test scores should be used,the scores must be submitted electronically by therespective testing agency. We will automaticallyupdate students’ application file with any new testscores we receive by our application deadlines.Clemson does not require the SAT or ACT essay.Clemson University super-scores both the SAT andthe ACT. For the SAT, this means that the overalltotal SAT score will then be derived by taking thehighest of the evidence-based reading and writing/math scores. The super composite ACT score iscalculated as the average of the best ACT English,reading, math and science subject scores.Q: Do I have to interview with someone to beadmitted?Clemson does not require an interview foradmission; however, we encourage students to go toclemson.edu/visit where they can discover a varietyof visit opportunities, including a virtual tour, anddifferent ways to connect with Clemson.Q: What if I’m not sure of my major?Applicants to Clemson are required to select amajor on their application, but undeclared remainsan option for students who are not yet sure whatthey want to study. The good news is we offer morethan 80 cutting-edge degree programs. Check outclemson.edu/degrees to connect interests andaptitudes with a possible major and future career.Q: Does Clemson accept AP credits?Yes. Advanced Placement (AP) credit is awarded tostudents earning grades of 3, 4 or 5 on the CollegeBoard Examinations. Clemson University stronglyendorses the AP program and consistently ranksamong top colleges and universities in the nation inthe number of students reporting AP grades.Q: Does Clemson have a preference for AP, IB ordual-enrollment courses?AP, IB and dual-enrollment offerings varywidely from school to school, so we look at yourcoursework in the context of what was offered atyour high school. Future Clemson Tigers shineby accepting the challenge when AP, IB or dualenrollment classes are offered in high school.Visit Transfer Course Equivalency to gauge howmany of your AP, IB and dual-enrollment coursestranslate to Clemson credit.Q: I’ve applied. When do I find out if I’ve beenaccepted?Students who apply by December 1 and have allapplication materials on file by December 31 willreceive a decision the week of February 15. Studentswho apply after December 1 may hear the weekof February 15 or as soon as possible thereafter.Students who receive University scholarships mayhear earlier than February 15 once the applicationfile is complete.After ApplyingHERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO DO AFTER SUBMITTINGYOUR APPLICATION.We will provide updates on the status of yourapplication via email, but you can also viewyour application status and updates by visitingyour Applicant Portal.Students can review the most up-to-dateinformation about their application, see missing andfulfilled checklist items, upload optional documentssuch as personal statements, register for virtualevents and more through the Applicant Portal.Submit your Self-Reported Academic Record(SRAR)Clemson University requires first-year applicants toself-report their high school transcripts. Studentswho are admitted to Clemson will be required tosend official transcripts prior to enrollment.Submit Standardized Test Scores (Optional)For the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, Clemson hasadopted a test-optional policy. Applicants are notrequired to submit a standardized test score to beconsidered for admission to Clemson for the 20222023 academic year. However, if you would likeyour scores to be reviewed, please request that theybe sent directly from the testing agency and allowseven to 10 business days for them to be added totheir application file.Complete the FAFSAThe Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) is available on October 1. The amountof need-related aid for which you are eligible isdetermined by the information you supply annuallyon the FAFSA. To be considered for need-basedscholarships, applicants must also submit theFAFSA to the federal processor by January 2.Explore Financial Aid OptionsThere is no separate application process for themajority of scholarships and aid at Clemson.Students who want to be considered for academicrecruiting or diversity scholarships must applyfor admission by December 1 and complete theadmissions process by December 31.Students should contact the Office of StudentFinancial Aid for additional information. Studentswill receive an email notification about their financialaid award package in the spring. If additional aid isneeded, there are federal and private loan options ora Tuition Payment Plan available.Need to edit your application?CLEMSON UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGEThe Honors College combines the strengths of a public,land-grant university with those of a highly selective smallcollege. Here’s a snapshot of the 2021 first-year honorsclass: 406 students Top 5% average high school class rank 3.95 average unweighted GPA PREVIOUSLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.Students who need to change their major, edit theirpersonal information, change their applicationterm or withdraw their application should visittheir Applicant Portal.NEXT
Paths to ClemsonThere are several paths for admission to Clemsonapart from the traditional Fall admit acceptance.Please note that first-year Fall admits have untilMay 1 to choose whether or not to enroll andthat students admitted for Fall may opt-in to theSummer term if they choose.Incoming first-year students who apply byDecember 31 will receive an admission decision bymid-February. Incoming first-year students whoapply after December 31 may receive a decisionby mid-February or soon after, depending on theapplication submission date. Summer Admit — Clemson Summer StartSome students are admitted to the Summer termthrough the Summer Start program. Students canindicate their interest in being considered for theSummer Start program on the application.Summer Start allows students to enroll and makeprogress toward graduation by completing achallenging academic experience the summer beforetheir first year. Students enroll in two courses to equalsix credit hours of instruction. Courses are selectedbased on a variety of factors, including AP/IB/transfer/dual-enrollment credit, along with requirements fortheir major.Students receive mentoring and academic coachingthroughout the Summer term. They have until May 1to choose whether or not to enroll. Bridge to ClemsonStudents admitted to the Bridge to Clemson programwill begin their Clemson experience by taking coursesat Tri-County Technical College for their first year.Bridge students live on Clemson’s campus and haveaccess to Clemson activities and services. Bridgestudents are assured a seamless transition to Clemsonif academic expectations are met (completion of 30credit hours with a 2.5 GPA).Students have until May 1 to pay a deposit tocommit to the Bridge program. There is no separateapplication for the Bridge program. Students arereferred through the Clemson admissions process.First-Year Student Application TimelineFallRecommended time frame to submit at leastone set of scores for the SAT or ACT. Make sureto list Clemson to receive the scores. This isoptional for the 2022-2023 admissions cycle.SAT code is 5111.ACT code is 3842.December 1Submit the undergraduate application forSummer/Fall admission by this date to ensurenotification in mid-February.* PREVIOUSDecember 31 TransferringDeadline for submission of self-reportedtranscript and standardized test scores (optionalfor 2022-2023) to receive priority considerationfor academic recruiting scholarships forSummer/Fall semester (students must submitapplication by December 1).January 2May 1Mid-February*We will notify students by email when we receive theirapplication and keep them updated on the status of theirapplication while it’s under consideration.Deadline for students to submit FAFSA for needbased programs and consideration for loans andgrants.Admissions decisions are mailed to studentswho applied by December 1; students whoapplied after December 1 may receive adecision at this time or shortly thereafter.*LEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.Final deadline to apply for Summer/Falladmission.*DEGREE PROGRAMS.Transferring to Clemson can be a great option forstudents who may want to take some college-levelcourses at another two- or four-year institution. Notethat if students attend any regionally accreditedcollege after high school, they would apply as atransfer. If their only college coursework was takenwhile in high school and prior to graduation, theywould apply as a first-year student. To learn moreabout how credits transfer to Clemson, visit theTransfer Course Equivalency List.NEXT
Financial AidQuestions about financial aid?Talk with a member of our staff.Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday.Email finaid@clemson.edu orcall 864-656-2280.Clemson University is among the top schools inthe country for best value according to both U.S.News & World Report (2022) and The PrincetonReview (2022). And Money magazine and BestValue Schools rank Clemson among their top valueuniversities.South Carolina State ScholarshipsFinancial aid is usually awarded on the basis ofneed to supplement the amount students and theirparents can contribute to college expenses. TheUniversity also awards some scholarships basedentirely on academic merit. For more information,visit clemson.edu/financial-aid.The Palmetto Fellows Scholarship is the state’s premierscholarship, valued at 6,700 for the first year and 7,500 for subsequent years. In order to receive thePalmetto Fellows Scholarship, students must applythrough their high school guidance counselor and meetall of the following academic requirements:Federal AidThe first step to receiving federal aid is to fill out theFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)online (fafsa.gov). This must be completed to receiveany federal aid (grants, loans, work study). The FAFSApriority deadline is January 2, 2022. The 20222023 FAFSA can be completed beginning October 1,2021. Students enrolling early in the Clemson SummerStart program need to also complete the 2021-2022FAFSA by June 30, 2022.Clemson Scholarships for First-Year StudentsThe Office of Admissions automatically reviews eachapplicant to Clemson for scholarship eligibility (noadditional scholarship application required).High school performance, test scores and financialneed are all considered when awarding scholarships.Incoming first-year students must apply for admission byDecember 1 to be considered.Students who choose not to submit test scores for the2022-2023 admissions cycle will still be consideredfor academic recruiting scholarships. If students aresubmitting test scores, they need to be received byClemson by December 31. Merit scholarship packageswill be communicated to students in spring 2022. To beeligible for federal and state-based aid, we encouragestudents to complete the FAFSA located at fafsa.gov byJanuary 2, 2022.All requirements for eligibility, renewal and enhancementlisted below apply to the 2021-2022 academic yearand are subject to change based on review by the S.C.General Assembly.Palmetto Fellows Scholarship Be ranked in the top 6% of the high school class. Score a minimum of 1200 SAT or a 27 on the ACTcomposite. Earn a 3.5 GPA on the uniform grading scale.Alternative criteria for Palmetto Fellows Scholarship are: Score a minimum of 1400 SAT or a 32 on the ACTcomposite. Earn a 4.0 GPA on the uniform grading scale.In order to renew the scholarship, students must: Earn 30 credit hours each academic year (Fall, Spring,Summer). Please note that AP/IB classes do not countin credit hours for renewal. Earn a 3.0 GPA at Clemson University.LIFE ScholarshipThe LIFE Scholarship is valued at 5,000 per year.In order to receive the LIFE Scholarship, studentsmust meet two out of three of the following academicrequirements: Graduate in the top 30% of their high school class. Score a minimum of 1100 SAT or a 24 on the ACTcomposite. Graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA on the uniformgrading scale.There is no application process for the LIFEScholarship. Students will automatically be reviewedand awarded the scholarship by Clemson. To renew theLIFE Scholarship, students must: Earn an average of 30 credit hours per academicyear (Fall, Spring, Summer) from all collegesattended. AP/IB classes do count in credit hours forrenewal.Students can learn about the availability of privatescholarships by checking with high school guidancecounselors, religious institutions, communityorganizations and their parents’ employers. Thereare also a number of private scholarship resourcesavailable online at te-scholarships.html. Students cancontinue to search for private aid throughout the year.Hope ScholarshipLoansThe Hope Scholarship is valued at 2,800 andis nonrenewable. In order to receive the HopeScholarship, students must graduate with a minimum3.0 GPA on the uniform grading scale. After the initialaward year, eligibility may be established for the LIFEScholarship.Federal Direct LoansPalmetto Fellows/LIFE Scholarship STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) EnhancementStudents may qualify for the enhancement after theirfirst year if they complete 14 credit hours of approvedmath and science courses prior to the start of theirsecond year. Students must also be in an approvedSTEM Enhancement major.AP/IB courses will count toward the enhancementrequirements (but not the credit renewal requirementsfor Palmetto Fellows Scholarship). Palmetto Fellows Scholarship will increase to 10,000 per academic year. LIFE Scholarship will increase to 7,500 peracademic year.VIRTUALLY VISIT. Maximum first-year loan amount is 5,500. Part of the amount can be subsidized (interestaccrues after graduation), which is based on financialneed as determined by the FAFSA; the rest will beunsubsidized (interest accrues during school). Interest rate for 2021-2022 is 3.73%Borrower must complete entrance counseling and sign aloan agreement (MPN) online at studentloans.gov.Federal Direct PLUS LoanFederal Direct PLUS Loans are educational loans forwhich the parent is the borrower. Maximum loan amount is up to the remaining annualcost of attendance. Interest rate for 2021-2022 is 6.28%.Parent borrower must be creditworthy, complete anapplication and sign a loan agreement (MPN) online atstudentloans.gov.S.C. Resident Full Time (per year)Other ExpensesTuition and Fees*. 15,558Room and Board (approximate). 12,234Books and Supplies (approximate)**. 1,248Total. 29,040Estimated personal/transportation. 5,056Estimated computer cost**. 1,886Tuition and Fees*. 38,550Room and Board (approximate). 12,234Books and Supplies (approximate)**. 1,248Total. 52,032LEARN MORE.Federal Direct Loans are educational loans for which thestudent is the borrower.Estimated Costs for 2021-2022Nonresident Full Time (per year) PREVIOUSPrivate ScholarshipsDEGREE PROGRAMS.*Assumes health and other mandatory fees (required for all fulltime students) and average lab fees. Major enrichment fees apply tosome majors and can range up to 2,500.**All students are required to own a laptop computer. For details, goto clemson.edu/laptop.All figures are for the 2021-2022 academic year and are subject tochange.NEXT
17,715TOP 20PERCENTACCEPTEDGRADUATION RATE57Clemsonby 4,199the numbers85%TOP 10PERCENT%ENROLLEDSIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE FOR2014 COHORT2021 FIRST-YEAR STUDENT PROFILE*1260 SATMIDDLE 50-1410 OF SCORES2020 ENROLLMENTRETENTION RATE*Preliminary numbers as of August 2021%47,1005,538 28 ACTMIDDLE 50-32 OF UATE20202020UNDERGRADUATEGEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITYGEOGRAPHICDIVERSITY94%APPLIEDRETENTION RATE FORFALL 2019 CLASS%23,000PA:404ACCEPTEDTEN MOST POPULARUNDERGRADUATE DEGREESTOP STATES FORUNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENTDetermined by degrees awardedby department for ALEMIDDLE 50% OFSCORES*ACADEMICS REPORT16:1 PREVIOUSGREENPURPLEFlorida 378Mass. 36655%262Conn.TEN MOST POPULARTOP 10UNDERGRADUATEDEGREESPERCENT1.2.5.86BROWNMaryland 406HIGH SCHOOL CLASS RANKPennsylvania 4044.%ORANGENew York 4923.STUDENT-TOFACULTY RATIOMIDDLE 50% OFSCORES**For students who reported scores for admission reviewDetermined by degrees awardedby department for 2019-20MEDIANUNDERGRADUATECLASS SIZEFLA:3781240 SAT29ACTNew Jersey 785-1400-30Virginia 51626,40619ENROLLEDSC:13,419Georgia 850PsychologyIndustrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringTOTAL STUDENTSNursingFinancial ManagementComputer ScienceAccounting%MALEGA:850North Carolina 1,050UNDERGRADUATE2. BiologicalSciencesSTUDENTS3. Marketing4.VA:516NC:1,0504,600SOUTH CAROLINA 13,419MA:366CT:NJ: 262785MD:406NY:4926.7.8.INSTRUCTIONALFACULTY WITH PH.D.9.OR EQUIVALENT10.ManagementBiological SciencesMarketingPsychologyIndustrial EngineeringMechanical EngineeringNursing FACULTY ScienceAccountingTENTEN MOSTMOST POPULARPOPULARUNDERGRADUATEUNDERGRADUATE DEGREESDEGREES91BLUE80 99TOP STATES FOR%%TAN250 250 studentsstudents100-250 100-250studentsstudents50-99 2410-24studentsstudents2021FIRST-YEARFIRST-YEAR STUDENT2020STUDENTCLASS REPRESENTATIONREPRESENTATION%SouthCarolina na HighHigh ools50Statesand theHighDistrictof Columbia48 States and the District of Columbialessthanthan10 studentsfewer10 students14 Foreign CountriesTOP 20TOP 50UNDERGRADUATEENROLLMENTPERCENTPERCENT2020SOUTH CAROLINA 13,419GRADUATION RATENorth Carolina 1,050Georgia 85085%New Jersey 7852020 FINANCIAL AID82%SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE FORVirginia 5162013 COHORT250 studentsNew York 492100-250 studentsMaryland 40694Pennsylvania 404Florida 378RETENTION RATE FORFALL 2018 CLASS%Mass. 366Conn. 262TOPTOP STATESSTATES FORFORLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.UNDERGRADUATEUNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENTENROLLMENTDEGREE PROGRAMS.STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME TYPE OFFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING STATE,FEDERAL AND UNIVERSITY AWARDS99%50-99 studentsFIRST-YEAR 4 students2020 FIRST-YEAREPRESENTATIO56% South266 South50 Statesfewer than 10 studentsNEXT
Help themfind their wayVisit us.Clemson offers both in-person and virtual touroptions. clemson.edu/visitChat with admissions.Join undergraduate admissions counselorsfor virtual office hours on Zoom. Counselorswill be available from 1:30 to 3 p.m. ESTMonday through Friday on the Zoom platform.To participate, you will need a computer ormobile device along with a strong internetconnection. We also recommend that youdownload Zoom before the informationsession begins.Start your virtual conversation.clemson.edu/admissions or call 864-656-2287Connect with a faculty member.Contact any department of interest directly atclemson.edu/degrees.Apply to Clemson.Find more information atclemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate.Keeping up with utube.com/clemsonuniversityClemson University PREVIOUSLEARN MORE.VIRTUALLY VISIT.DEGREE PROGRAMS.
the application fee, please reach out to the Clemson University Admissions counselor for your state. Clemson participates in the following need-based fee waivers: College Board, ACT and the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). 4. Request test scores be sent from The College Board or ACT (optional for 2022-2023 academic
