Clemson University

If you are considering submitting an application to Clemson, the deadline for Fall 2022 admissions is May 1 and the application fee costs $70.

Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may be eligible for fee waiver for their application.

Students who apply for Fall should receive an admissions decision no later than February 15.

Clemson Admissions Stats at a Glance

Applying Early to Clemson?

Clemson University does not offer early decision or early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Clemson?

Getting into Clemson is very difficult. Clemson has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2021, Clemson accepted 62% of students, around 17,715 of the 28,599 students who applied.

Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Clemson, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult. For applicants who are not residents of South Carolina, getting into Clemson University is moderately difficult.

In 2021, Clemson waitlisted 5,154 students. Of those, 2,580 eventually received an admissions offer.

What's Most Important to Get In to Clemson?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Clemson

Clemson 2021-2022 Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Clemson must submit the following items. Double check with Clemson's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Clemson?

Students admitted to Clemson have an average unweighted GPA of 4.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 65% submitted a class rank. At Clemson 52.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 85.2% were in the top 25% and 97.5% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Clemson considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Clemson is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 59% of Clemson's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 41% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Clemson?

To be competitive with other Clemson applicants, you should strive to earn between 1230 and 1380 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Clemson 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1380 and 25% of scored lower than 1230, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Clemson students scored 700 or higher and 75% of students scored 610 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Clemson students scored 690 or higher, and 75% scored a 610 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Clemson?

To be most competitive at Clemson, you should strive to earn between 27 and 32 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Clemson's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.

A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Clemson students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.

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Transferring to Clemson University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Clemson.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in Clemson during the following terms: - Fall Term - Spring Term - Summer Term

Clemson Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Clemson?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Clemson.

Does Clemson accept transfer credits?

Clemson accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Clemson accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Clemson accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Clemson?

Clemson is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is Clemson's acceptance rate?

Clemson's acceptance rate is 62%.

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