More selective than 97% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
39% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 21% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Clemson University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Clemson University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Clemson University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 700 |
| SAT math | 620 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 28 | 32 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1240 | 1410 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Clemson University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 38% | 620–700 | 620–710 | 28–32 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 38% | 620–690 | 610–700 | 28–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Clemson University compared with other South Carolina colleges?
Clemson University has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | 23% | 75% | $20,723 |
| 2 | Clemson University | 38% | 87% | $22,253 |
| 3 | Furman University | 43% | 79% | $30,308 |
| 4 | American College of the Building Arts | 44% | 62% | $30,403 |
| 5 | Wofford College | 52% | 84% | $18,732 |
| 6 | Anderson University | 55% | 66% | $23,544 |
| 7 | College of Charleston | 60% | 66% | $18,960 |
| 8 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 60% | 79% | $22,811 |
| 9 | Erskine College | 63% | 45% | $16,525 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Clemson University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Clemson University admissions questions
What is the Clemson University acceptance rate?
Clemson University accepts 38% of applicants, about 1 in 3. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 22,879 of 60,122 applicants were admitted.
Does Clemson University require the SAT or ACT?
Clemson University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 39% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 21% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Clemson University?
The middle 50% of Clemson University enrolled first-year students scored 1240–1410 on the SAT and 28–32 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Clemson University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,494 of 22,879).
Is Clemson University getting harder to get into?
Clemson University accepted 38% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 38% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Clemson University overview