Clemson University Admission
Acceptance Rate
38.34%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.69%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,880
SAT Scores
1,320
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 61,517 students have applied and 23,586 students have allowed to admit to Clemson University (Acceptance rate: 38.34%). Clemson's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 20.69 % where 4,880 students have finally enrolled out of 23,586 admitted students.
Clemson acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Missouri-Kansas City and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 76.00%).
Clemson enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 23.23%).
How to Apply to Clemson University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Clemson. Clemson offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.clemson.edu/admissions/index.html |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index.html |
| Financial Aid | www.clemson.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://netprice.app.clemson.edu/calc/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.clemson.edu/registrar/veterans/ |
| Athletic | https://www.clemson.edu/financial-aid/consumer.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.clemson.edu/academics/studentaccess/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Clemson and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Clemson University is 1,320 and the average ACT score is 31. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Clemson University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,278). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | 1,320 | 31 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,278 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,090 | 66 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Clemson University, 1,698 students submitted SAT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,320 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 620 | 660 | 710 |
| Total | 1,240 | 1,320 | 1,410 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Clemson University, 966 students submitted ACT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 31 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 28 | 31 | 32 |
| English | 26 | 31 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 26 | 28 | 31 |
Clemson Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Clemson University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |