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Clemson Undergraduate Admission Statistics

Clemson is looking for the next class of Tigers: students who’ve proven their academic capability and are driven to accomplish challenging work that creates a brighter future.

2024 First-Year Profile

High School Class Rank

Chart depicting class ranks of 2024 Clemson First-Year students. 57% in top 10% of class, 86% in top 20% of class and 99% in top 50% of class.
  • SAT: 1250-1400
    MIDDLE 50% OF SAT SCORES
  • ACT: 28-32
    MIDDLE 50% OF ACT SCORES

Acceptance Rate

Clemson University's annual applicant pool has grown to over 60,000 applicants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and more than 29 countries worldwide. As a result, entrance has become highly competitive. However, 95 percent of all South Carolina applicants for the Class of 2028 were offered a path to Clemson University through Fall admission, the Summer term or entrance into the Bridge to Clemson program.

We accepted 38% of all first-year applicants for admission in 2024. However, 95% of all South Carolina applicants for the Class of 2028 were offered a path to Clemson through Fall admission, Summer admission or the Bridge to Clemson program. 56% of in-state applicants were accepted for admission beginning in the Fall.

  • 61,517
    APPLIED
  • 23,586
    ACCEPTED
  • 4,880
    ENROLLED
  • 95%
    S.C. APPLICANTS OFFERED A PATH TO CLEMSON
  • 38%
    ACCEPTANCE RATE

The Clemson Student Body

2024 Enrollment

2024 enrollment: 23,401 undergraduates, 5,676 graduate students.
  • 29,077
    Total Enrollment

2024 Undergraduate Geographic Diversity

  • 13,673 South Carolina
  • 1,052 North Carolina
  • 1,013 New Jersey
  • 892 Georgia
  • 882 New York
  • 54%
    FEMALE
  • 46%
    MALE

2024 First-Year Class Representation

  • 2,731 South Carolina Residents
  • 273 South Carolina High Schools
  • 1,432 Non-South Carolina High Schools
  • 50 States and the District of Columbia
  • 29 Foreign Countries

2024 Transfer Profile

  • 3,731
    APPLIED
  • 2,181
    ACCEPTED
  • 1,580
    ENROLLED

Academics Report

  • 86%
    INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY WITH PH.D. OR EQUIVALENT
  • 88%
    FULL-TIME INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY
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Clemson Tigers are engaged in their communities


Many people have hobbies and interests. Clemson Tigers have passions and service 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 how you led your team to a championship win, the research you’ve conducted or the job you’ve excelled in while maintaining an excellent GPA.

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Clemson Tigers come from a variety of backgrounds


We are looking for students who bring varied experiences, knowledge and talents to Clemson. We understand that not everyone has the same opportunities. When reviewing applications, your coursework, activities and curriculum are examined in the context of what is offered in your high school.

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Clemson Tigers have unique stories to tell


We want to hear about the skills, experiences, challenges and triumphs that have shaped you. Upload an optional personal statement with your application to let us know if there are specific circumstances that impacted your academic performance for a specific period of time or in a particular class. We want to hear your story.