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Clemson’s 80+ majors are sure to have what you are looking
Ten most popular degrees
Rise to the challenge
for to grow in your career and in life. Whether you want to
1. Biological Sciences
double major, major-minor, find an ideal concentration or
2. Psychology
need professional certifications, we offer small class sizes
3. Mechanical Engineering
within a rigorous curriculum to explore a future that fits you.
4. Computer Science
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Pan African Studies. 5. Nursing
Life Sciences Performing Arts. 6. Management
Agribusiness. Philosophy. 7. Financial Management
Getting a great education is only the beginning Agricultural Education. Religious Studies. 8. Marketing
at Clemson University. This top-ranked public Agricultural Mechanization and Women’s Leadership. 9. Industrial Engineering
university (U.S. News & World Report, 2021) is Business.
World Cinema. 10. Animal and Veterinary Sciences
committed to taking your talents and interests to Animal and Veterinary Sciences.
heart as you grow into your dream job, postgraduate Environmental and Natural
College of Behavioral, Social and Environmental Engineering.
Resources.
education or starting your own business. Health Sciences
Geology.
Food Science and Human Nutrition.
Anthropology.
Forest Resource Management. Industrial Engineering.
From the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Communication.
Materials Science and Engineering.
Horticulture.
the shores of Lake Hartwell, you will forge your own Criminal Justice.
Mechanical Engineering.
Packaging Science.
path with hands-on learning experiences, interactive Health Science.
Plant and Environmental Sciences.
classes and flexible majors that encourage you to Nursing.
College of Education
Preveterinary Medicine*.
choose what’s best for you. Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Early Childhood Education.
Turfgrass. Management.
Wildlife and Fisheries Biology. Elementary Education.
And if you’re not sure what you want to study, Political Science.
Mathematics Teaching.
we can help. Clemson’s Center for Career and Psychology.
Middle Level Education.
Professional Development is built to match Clemson offers: Sociology.
Science Teaching.
Sports Communication.
your growing skills with internships, real-world • Online mentoring. Secondary Education.
experiences and networking opportunities specific • Connections with partner Special Education.
College of Business
to your interests. companies.
Accounting.
• Rich alumni network in all College of Science
Economics.
industries. Biochemistry.
Financial Management.
• Postgraduate education Biological Sciences.
Graphic Communications.
counseling. Chemistry.
Management.
Genetics.
Marketing.
Mathematical Sciences.
College of Architecture, Arts and
Microbiology.
Humanities College of Engineering, Computing
and Applied Sciences Physics.
Architecture.
Bioengineering. Prepharmacy*.
Art.
Biosystems Engineering. Pre-professional Health Studies*.
Construction Science and
Management. Chemical Engineering.
English. Civil Engineering. *University pre-professional
For sophomore Piper Starnes, programs
History. Computer Engineering.
Clemson has encouraged her
to grow academically and Landscape Architecture. Computer Information Systems.
socially. From her passion for Language and International Computer Science.
performance on the piano Business. Electrical Engineering.
“More than anything, Clemson
to learning a new skill like Language and International Health.
Japanese script, Piper is
experiencing something new has helped me uncover skills I Modern Languages.
- American Sign Language
on and off campus.
never knew I had and shown me - Chinese BACHELOR’S TO GRADUATE – A FASTER WAY TO EARN YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE
- French
new things I can accomplish. I’m - German
Enterprising students might want to fast track their master’s degree from the start.
Clemson offers a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree plan allowing you to
- Italian
identifying my goals and my purpose - Japanese reduce the time typically needed to earn both degrees. There are more than 30
eligible tracks.
thanks to so many different people.” - Spanish
— Piper Starnes, sophomore performing arts major
Find your niche
Clemson majors offer flexibility no matter your interests. There is no set path you have to take, and our faculty, staff,
alumni and student mentor network will work with you and make sense of your academic pursuits. Find your path at
clemson.edu/degrees.
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Leading the way
Making a difference starts by
doing what you love. A great way
to figure that out is engaging with
professors and professionals.
Clemson University partners with
businesses around the world for
a variety of internships and co-
ops including opportunities at
General Electric, Bosch, Vanguard,
PepsiCo, Michelin, BMW and
many, many more.
Our No. 2-ranked Career Services
and No. 9 Best Schools for
Internships designations from
The Princeton Review highlight
a commitment to the future
and growing a network of Tigers
anywhere you might go.
Juliana-Marie Troyan
Academic Success Center participated in multiple
The heart of campus includes the internships while at Clemson,
Cooper Library, Watt Family Innovation including a coveted internship
Center and our renowned Academic Within an average of six months after graduation, 90 “There are so many with Walt Disney World. She
credits Clemson with getting
Success Center (ASC). Students who
percent of graduates are employed, continuing or
planning to continue their education or are not currently different ways you can her motivated to seek out those
take advantage of these services improve opportunities.
their grades, maintain their scholarships
seeking employment.
show your passion at
and work one-on-one with mentors to Clemson. The ability to do projects and
understand difficult class material. From build machines rather than just doing
Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) to academic
coaching and tutoring, the success you YOU PICK WITH UPIC calculations all day really grows your
build at the ASC will make you more Clemson provides real-world experience right interests.”
appealing to employers and graduate on campus with our expansive UPIC program.
— Juliana-Marie Troyan, senior mechanical engineering major
schools down the road. We offer hundreds of on-campus internships
in every field while earning course credit.
And, of course, you get paid while doing it.
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Work smarter
Check out the 2019
first-year honors class:
• 338 students
• 1483 average SAT
• 33 average ACT
• Top 5% average high
school class rank
2019 ENROLLMENT ACADEMICS REPORT
5,627
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2019 ENROLLMENT ACADEMICS REPORT
2019 ENROLLMENT
2019 ENROLLMENT ACADEMICS REPORT
STUDENTS
ACADEMICS REPORT
86 %
INSTRUCTIONAL
87 %
STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME TYPE OF FINANCIAL
5,627
5,627
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GRADUATE 5,627 PH.D. OR AND UNIVERSITY AWARDS
86 87
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57
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GRADUATE RATIO
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College is meant to be a new exploration of life,
independence and self-discovery. To do that, you will
You are here
want to push yourself away from the known and into the
unknown. When graduating seniors are asked what they
would tell their first-year student selves, without hesitation,
they say some form of “get outside your comfort zone and
get involved.”
Clemson makes that easy with 500+ clubs and organizations
highlighting cultural diversity, sports, sustainability efforts,
religion, dance, technology and so much more. And if you
don’t find the club you want, you can start one.
Clemson’s campus is great, but you might
not realize that it includes 17,500 acres of
Experimental Forest for hiking and biking. It sits
along the Lake Hartwell shoreline, making it ideal
for kayaking, canoeing or taking a dip at the Snow
Outdoor Fitness and Wellness Complex.
Living large
Residence halls and apartment
complexes at Clemson are all within
a 10- to 15-minute walk to class. We
also have multiple Living-Learning
Communities where undergraduates
with common academic interests
and life experiences can come
together to discuss classes or the
89 % next trip downtown.
STUDENTS WOULD Choices include suite-style living in
STILL CHOOSE HOME TEAM RULES
Clemson is part of the Atlantic Coast Conference with 19 NCAA
the center of campus, traditional
CLEMSON IF THEY
COULD DO COLLEGE athletic teams including the three-time football National Champions high rises on the Bryan Mall and the
ALL OVER AGAIN and our new women’s softball team. Douthit Hills East Neighborhood.
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Clemson By the Numbers Apply yourself
Clemson looks for the best and brightest students from across South Financial Aid
Carolina, the nation and around the globe. Factors most often considered Clemson was named a Forbes “Best Value
2019 ENROLLMENT 2019 FIRST-YEAR STUDENT PROFILE for admittance include: College” in 2019. Financial aid is usually
• Class standing. awarded based on need to supplement the
29,070 • Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT).
• High school curriculum.
amount you and your parents can contribute
to your college expenses. The University also
5,627
GRADUATE
APPLIED • Grades.
• Choice of major.
awards some scholarships based entirely on
academic merit.
STUDENTS
14,900
ACCEPTED
The final deadline to apply for the Fall semester is May 1, with a priority
deadline of December 1.
The Office of Admissions automatically reviews
each applicant to Clemson for scholarship
eligibility (no additional scholarship application
You’ll find tips, requirements and timelines about admission and
3,932
required). High school performance, test scores
acceptance at clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate. and financial need are all considered when
20,195
UNDERGRADUATE
ENROLLED
Recommended High School Curriculum
awarding scholarships.
Incoming first-year students must apply for
1240 SAT 27
English.......................................................4 credits
STUDENTS
ACT Mathematics..............................................4 credits admission by December 1 to be considered.
-1400 OF SCORES -32 OF SCORES
MIDDLE 50 MIDDLE 50 Test scores need to be
% %
Laboratory Science....................................3 credits Questions about
Foreign Language (same language).............3 credits * received by Clemson
25,822
financial aid?
Social Sciences..........................................2 credits by December 31 for Talk with a member of
TOTAL STUDENTS U.S. History................................................. 1 credit scholarship consideration. our staff. Office hours
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS RANK Fine Arts..................................................... 1 credit Merit scholarship packages are 8 a.m. to 4:30
will be communicated to p.m., Monday through
Physical Education/ROTC............................ 1 credit Friday. Visit finaid@
students in Spring 2021.
50 50 56 87 98
clemson.edu or call
% % % % % *Students who have completed fewer than three credits of the same foreign To be eligible for federal- 864-656-2280.
language are encouraged to apply. and state-based aid, we
MALE FEMALE TOP 10 TOP 20 TOP 50 encourage students to complete the FAFSA
PERCENT PERCENT PERCENT Select majors may have additional requirements.
located at fafsa.gov by January 2, 2021.
AP/IB Credit
2019 UNDERGRADUATE 2019 FINANCIAL AID
Clemson strongly endorses both the Advanced Placement (AP) Program
GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY
and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. Use our
credits awarded charts to see how many hours your AP class or IB scores
will earn here.
MA:
NY:
293
420 AP: clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/documents/apcreditchart.pdf
87 %
PA:
361 NJ: IB: clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/documents/ibcreditchart.pdf
IL: 661
243 VA: MD:
495 375
NC:
STUDENTS RECEIVE SOME TYPE
1,037 OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE,
GA:
SC:
INCLUDING STATE, FEDERAL
823
13,139 AND UNIVERSITY AWARDS
Estimated Costs for 2020-2021
FLA:
375
S.C. Resident Full Time (per year) Other Expenses
Tuition and Fees*..................................................... $15,558 Estimated personal/transportation.............................. $4,214
Room and Board (approximate)................................. $11,850 Estimated computer cost**......................................... $1,885
250+ students 2019 FIRST-YEAR STUDENT CLASS
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Books and Supplies (approximate)**........................... $1,188
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100-250+ students REPRESENTATION Total........................................................................ $28,596 *Assumes health and other mandatory fees (required for all full-time students) and
99 %
average lab fees. Major enrichment fees apply to some majors and can range up to
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50-99+ students 58% South Carolina Residents $2,500.
Nonresident Full Time (per year)
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25-49 students 262 South Carolina High Schools
Tuition and Fees*..................................................... $38,550 **All students are required to own a laptop computer. For details, go to
1,062 Out-of-state High Schools FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS Room and Board (approximate)................................. $11,850 clemson.edu/laptop.
10-24 students
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43 States and the District of Columbia RECEIVED STATE Books and Supplies (approximate)**........................... $1,188
All figures are for the 2020-2021 academic year and are subject to change.
less than 10 students SCHOLARSHIPS
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Total........................................................................ $51,588
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FIRST-YEAR STUDENT APPLICATION TIMELINE
Fall January 2
Recommended time frame to submit at least one set of scores for the SAT or ACT. Make sure to list Deadline for first-year students to submit FAFSA for need-based programs and consideration for loans
Clemson to receive your scores. and grants.
SAT code is 5111.
ACT code is 3842. Mid-February
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