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Clemson University

About Clemson University

Clemson Institution is a public research university in Clemson, South Carolina, that was founded in 1889. In terms of student population, it is the second-largest university in the South Carolina region. A research, teaching, and service-oriented scientific and engineering university. Clemson University was ranked 24th in the 2019 rankings of Top Public Schools by U.S. News & World Report. The campus is situated on 20,000 acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains' foothills, near the shoreline of Lake Hartwell. It also has research facilities and economic development hubs in Anderson, Blackville, Charleston, Columbia, Darlington, Georgetown, Greenville, Greenwood, and Pendleton, as well as throughout the state of South Carolina. Admission to Clemson necessitates exceptionally excellent grades. Clemson offers a variety of popular degrees, including marketing, business, and industrial engineering.

Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Education; Engineering, Computing, and Applied Sciences; Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences; Business; Behavioural, Social, and Health Sciences; Science are the seven colleges that make up the institution. With more than 80 undergraduate major programmes and 120 graduate degree programmes, the university provides students with a diverse range of possibilities and professional pathways. Professional Development and Executive Education are also available to students here. Furthermore, the university is home to some of the country's best teachers, who assist students in achieving their objectives. Research opportunities, campus involvement, and mentoring programmes are all part of the student experience at the university.

Over 25,000 students attend the university, including 20,195 undergraduates and 5,627 graduate students. The faculty-to-student ratio is 16 to 1, and more than half of the classes have fewer than 20 pupils. A Ph.D. or equivalent is held by 87 percent of instructional faculty. Every continent except Antarctica has a Clemson study abroad programme, and almost 1,300 students study abroad each year. Students can pursue interests other than academics at the university, which has over 500 student clubs and organisations. Clemson Greek life encompasses around 24% of the student body and provides a diverse range of personal growth opportunities through 28 fraternities and 18 sororities.

Clemson University Rankings

  • #501-600 Universities Rankings - ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2020
  • #801-1000 World University Ranking - QS 2021
  • #601-800 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #74 National University Ranking - US News & World Report 2021
  • #679 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2021

Clemson University Course Rankings

Clemson University Business Courses Ranks

#401-500 PG Business and Economics - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021

#67 UG Business - US News & World Report 2021

#83 Graduate Business School - US News & World Report 2021

Clemson University Engineering Courses Ranks

  • #401-450 Engineering and Technology - QS 2020
  • #401-500 PG Engineering and Technology - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #58 Electrical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #56 Mechanical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #61 Chemical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #55 Civil Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #37 Biomedical Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021
  • #33 UG Mechanical Engineering - US News & World Report 2021

Clemson University Computers Courses Ranks

  • #401-500 PG Computers - THE (Times Higher Education) 2021
  • #69 Computer Engineering PG - US News & World Report 2021

Clemson University Tuition Fees

Courses Duration Tuition Fees
MBA (1 Courses) 1 year USD 28500
Engineering (5 Courses) 1 Year - 4 Year USD 18424 - USD 33300
Science (2 Courses) 2 Year - 4 Year USD 16114 - USD 33300
Arts (1 Courses) 2 year USD 16114
Management (2 Courses) 1 Year - 4 Year USD 21532 - USD 33300

Clemson University Entry Requirements

Courses Exam
Arts IELTS , TOEFL , GRE , PTE
Engineering GRE , IELTS , TOEFL , PTE , MAT , SAT
Management IELTS , TOEFL , SAT , GMAT , GRE , PTE
MBA GMAT , IELTS , TOEFL , PTE
Science SAT , IELTS , TOEFL , GRE , PTE

Admission Standards - Very High

SAT 1230/1400
ACT 27/32
GPA 4.18

Applications Accepted - 51.3% 

Applications Due May 1, 2022
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $70

Clemson University International Students Admission

International students must meet all entrance requirements set forth by Clemson University and federal laws in the United States.

Students need have a high school diploma or a bachelor's degree, depending on the programme they wish to apply for.

The applicants have three options to submit their application:

  • Clemson Application
  • Common Application
  • Coalition Application

Application Portal: Students can submit their applications using the Clemson application online, the Common Application, or the Coalition application.

Application Fee: 70 USD

Admission Requirements: To meet their qualifying standards, international applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Completed Application Form
  • Academic Transcripts of previous study
  • Official Transcript Translations and Credential Evaluation, should be evaluated by an authorized agency.
  • English Proficiency Proof (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo)
  • Scores of exams to study in the USA. (GRE, GMAT)
  • Verification of financial support.
  • Purpose Statement with Essay
  • Health Insurance
  • I-20 or DS-2019 Certificate
  • Copy of Passport

Test Score of English Proficiency for International Students

Clemson University asks International students to present TOEFL, DET or IELTS scores to exhibit their English proficiency skills. The minimum required scores by the university are:

Test Score Required
TOEFL (iBT) 80
TOEFL (PBT) 550
Duolingo English Test 105
IELTS 6.5

Clemson University Highlights

Type  Public, Land-grant, Research, Co.ed
Campus Suburban 
Total Students 26,406
Size Large
Status Non-profit
Scholarship  No international undergraduate scholarship;
Fellowships and Awards for all graduates are available.  
International admission helpdesk apply@admission.clemson.edu

Clemson University Annual Cost to Attend

Fee Cost
South Carolina Resident Tuition $14,118
Books and Supplies $1,436
Other Fees $1,440
Room and Board $11,414
Budget for Other Expenses $4,054
Total One Year Cost $32,462

 

Fee Cost
Out of State Resident Tuition $37,110
Books and Supplies $1,436
Other Fees $1,440
Room and Board $11,414
Budget for Other Expenses $4,054
Total One Year Cost $55,454

Know more about Studying in USA

Tuition Fees in USA (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: USD 28300 | MS: USD 22693 | BBA: USD 26616 | MBA: USD 29558 | BSc: USD 29418 | MA: USD 20452 | MIS: USD 22133 | MFin: USD 37683 | MEng: USD 29558 | MIM: USD 35301 | MEM: USD 23254 | MArch: USD 34741 | MFA: USD 28857 | BHM: USD 27176
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA USD 700 to 1000 Per Month
Entrance Exams in USA TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in USA Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit. Know More
Post Study Work Permit in USA One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in USA USD 160
Student Visa in USA F1 Visa for USA allows you study permit in USA in full time academic courses. Any accredited school, college, university, academic institute, seminary, or conservatory in USA must accept you beforehand to apply for F1 visa in USA. Know More
Intakes in USA There are Three Intakes in USA: Fall (August-September), Spring (January) Know More
Top Job Sectors in USA Health Care, Education, Construction, Hospitality & Tourism, Business Services, Finance.
Economy in USA GDP Growth of 2.1% (Q4 2019), The Larges Economy of the World by Nominal

Clemson University Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 34,590

Postgraduate

$ 18,850

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 9,144

Campus accommodation

$ 9,804

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.