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Counseling Snapshot

Jay Tier
4
Admit Rate
38.3%
Early Rate
29.4%
Early Plan
Early Action
SAT Range
1220 to 1410
COA/yr
~$33,000 (in-state), ~$56,000 (out-of-state)
Test Policy
Test-Optional
Yield
21%
LocationClemson, SC
Top MajorsMechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Biological Sciences
Need-Aid ReadNeed-blind: Verify; Meets need: Verify
COA DefinitionCOA/yr is annual sticker Cost of Attendance before aid, typically including tuition, mandatory fees, housing, food, books, and personal expenses.
Rigor: Very ImportantGPA: Very ImportantTesting: Very ImportantEssays: Very ImportantRecs: Very ImportantActivities: Very ImportantCharacter: Very ImportantInterest: Considered

Clemson University

Tier 4 · Lite Profile

Tier 4 in Jay’s 2026 framework – solid mid-selectivity with regional pull. Lite profile: structured stats only, no fabricated narrative.

Overview

Field Value
Name Clemson University
Location Clemson, SC
Tier 4
Student Population 23401
Campus Setting Rural

Stats

Field Value
Acceptance Rate 0.383
SAT Range 1220 to 1410
Yield Rate 0.21

Majors

Application

Field Value
Early Application Early Action
ED II / EA II No
Test Policy Test-Optional

Cost

Field Value
Total Cost of Attendance (2024-25) ~$33,000 (in-state), ~$56,000 (out-of-state)
Net Price 22935

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