If you are considering submitting an application to Clemson, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is May 1 and the fee for the application is $70.
Students who submit their applications to Clemson for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than February 15.
The following is an overiew of some of Clemson's admissions stats.
Clemson 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 54.7% |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 40% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Clemson University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Info Not Available | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Regular Decision | Yes | May 1 | February 15 |
Clemson University may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Clemson directly for more information about early applications.
➡️ See a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Getting into Clemson is very difficult.
In 2021, Clemson accepted 49% of students, around 23,138 from 47,007 applicants.
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.
For applicants who are not residents of South Carolina, getting into Clemson University is moderately difficult.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
Clemson has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.
What does Clemson consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Class Rank | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
State Residency | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Make sure to check with Clemson for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Clemson, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Clemson's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Interview | ||||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Clemson has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.
Out of all students that were admitted, 62% submitted a class rank. At Clemson 54.7% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 87% were in the top 25% and 99.6% were in the top 50%.
At Clemson University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
---|---|
4.0 GPA | 77% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 11% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 7% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 3% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 1% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 1% |
2.00 and 2.49 | –– |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Clemson directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Clemson looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Clemson is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 40% of Clemson's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application.
To be competitive with other Clemson applicants, you should aim to earn between 1240 and 1400 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Clemson 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1400 and 25% of scored lower than 1240, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Clemson students scored 720 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 700 or higher, and 75% scored a 610 or higher.
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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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 applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Clemson during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
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?
❌ No, Clemson is test optional, so you can decide whether to send your test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.
What is Clemson's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for Clemson is 49%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Clemson?
🟨 Clemson may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.
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How hard is it to get into Clemson? Clemson is a very selective institution. The Clemson acceptance rate is 49%. This means that the institution accepts 49 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Clemson is May 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Clemson is Jul 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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