Clemson, SC
201 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
http://www.clemson.edu
Clemson University is a public university located in Clemson, SC. It is a well-respected university, currently ranked 80th in the nation but is modestly selective (47% acceptance rate). It has a large student body with full-time enrollment of 17,709 undergraduate students. Clemson's most common major is a Bachelor's degree in Business, elected by 6% of the student body. Alternative often chosen academe include Biology, which accounts for 6% of students, and Psychology (5%). Its engineering technology program is ranked #4 in the United States, and its engineering, agricultural sciences, foreign languages, administrative and clerical, and computer science programs all rank first in South Carolina. What's more, Clemson is the best big college in South Carolina. For those of you located in South Carolina, sticker price tuition costs $14,605 per year. Non-South Carolina residents need to dish out $35,271. Before you rule out applying due to the price, keep in mind that 94% of Clemson undergraduates procure at least some scholarship or grant funding. 82% of Clemson University undergraduates wind up their schooling with a degree to their name, young and prepared to join the labor market. Two years after school, graduates take home an average annual wage of $43,600. After an additional four years of experience, their average annual earnings increases 20.2% to $52,400, which is 30.7% above the national median wage for individuals. You may also want to hear that 50% of applicants submit their ACT scores. What's more, Clemson does not have a teacher certification program, and Clemson does not offer evening degree programs. Apropos of your savings account, be aware that the average amount of Pell grant aid awarded is $4,491 and 71% of undergrads are awarded financial aid through institutional grants. With regard to demographics, the student body is comprised of 2% Asian American undergrads and the student body is comprised of 2% international undergraduates. Regarding the campus experience, 42% of undergraduates live on campus. In closing, six years after receiving their degrees, 25% of graduates rake in $35,100 or less and the average student graduates with $8,309 per year of debt.
9.79
Party Scene
9.01
Location
8.00
Dorms
8.76
Campus Food
10
Student Life
8.24
Safety
SAT Score
1220-1400
ACT Score
27-32
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
83%
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