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Clemson University

Clemson University
105 Sikes Hall
Clemson, SC 29634

Official telephone: (864) 656-3311
Fax number: (864) 656-2464
Website: https://www.clemson.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: May 1
Application fee: $70
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: May 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1240 - 1400
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 28 - 32
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 39%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 21%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 60,122
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 22,879
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 4,512
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 1,162
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 40%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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