Applying to Clemson

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
38.00%	1,320

Clemson University's acceptance rate is 38.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 60,122 students applied and 22,846 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively hard (lower than the national average) to get into Clemson.

Clemson's acceptance rate is the 2nd lowest among 31 South Carolina colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,320 and the ACT score is 30 at Clemson. Clemson's SAT score ranks 2nd out of 21 South Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Clemson, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Clemson University is 38.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.00%. 23,462 men and 36,378 women applied to Clemson and 8,681 men and 14,187 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,910 men and 2,554 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Clemson.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Clemson
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	60,122	23,462	36,378	0	0
Admitted	22,846	8,681	14,187	0	0
Enrolled	4,569	1,910	2,554	0	0
Acceptance Rate	38.00%	37.00%	39.00%	-	-
Yield	20.00%	22.00%	18.00%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Clemson University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 1,763 students (39% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 937 students (21%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Clemson.

The median SAT score is 1,320 with 660 SAT EBRW and 660 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 690 and the 25^th percentile is 620. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 700 and 25^th percentile is 610 .

The median ACT composite score is 30 with 75^th percentile score of 32 and 25^th percentile score of 28 at Clemson. The median ACT math score is 28 and the ACT English score is 30.

The SAT and ACT scores at Clemson University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,255, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Clemson
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1230	1320	1390
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	620	660	690
SAT Math	610	660	700
ACT Composite	28	30	32
ACT Math	26	28	31
ACT English	26	30	34

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Clemson University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Clemson. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Clemson University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Clemson Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $70 for undergraduate schools of Clemson University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Clemson.

Admission Information for Applying to Clemson
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$70
Admission Information	www.clemson.edu/admissions/index.html
Online Application	www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index.html
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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