Clemson University
What Clemson University's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2024-25.
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Where you liveClemson University
Living in SC makes Clemson University 1.6× easier.
In-state applicants are admitted at 56%, out-of-state at 35%.
In-state56%
Out-of-state35%
Source: Clemson University's Common Data Set 2024-25
ApplicationsClemson University
Applications to Clemson University are up 113%.
From 28,845 in 2018-19 to 61,517 in 2024-25.
2018-1928,845
2024-2561,517
Source: Clemson University's Common Data Set 2024-25
WaitlistClemson University
Clemson University's waitlist is a long shot: 3.1%.
112 of 3,598 students who stayed on the list got in.
Admitted off the list3.1%
Not admitted97%
Source: Clemson University's Common Data Set 2024-25
Who says yesClemson University
79% of students admitted to Clemson University go elsewhere.
Only 21% of admits enroll, so Clemson University admits far more students than it has seats.
Enroll21%
Go elsewhere79%
Source: Clemson University's Common Data Set 2024-25
4 more things the data says PRO
- The share of women in the first-year class has risen from 55% to 59% since 2019-20, about 0.9 points a year.
- Applications rose 113% from 2018-19 to 2024-25 (28,845 to 61,517), faster than 96% of colleges here.
- In-state applicants are admitted at about 1.6 times the out-of-state rate.
- 3,598 students stayed on the waitlist and 112 were admitted from it (3.1%).
What students say PRO
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- Most admits who named a round (21 of 24) applied Early Action; 3 applied Regular Decision.
- About 9 admits posted a strong class rank or many AP and dual-enrollment courses, such as top 10% and 7 to 10 APs.
- About 13 admits applied to business, finance or economics, often with business club or DECA leadership.
- Many admits played varsity or club sports, several as captain.
- Many admits held leadership roles such as class president, club president, drum major or officer.
- Students report Clemson defers many EA applicants, but a deferral is not a rejection and several were later accepted in regular decision.
- Students report out-of-state admission is tougher, with in-state seats favored and few out-of-state EA admits except those with high stats.
- Out-of-state merit awards are reported at roughly $3k to $11k a year, often announced in March or later, so do not count on big money.
- Some admits are offered Summer Start or the Bridge program instead of straight fall admission.
- Students report waitlist odds are low and uneven, with offers into May and past years ranging from about 112 to over 1,100 admits.
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