CLEMSON UNIVERSITY (CU)
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- Clemson, SC 29634
- OPEID College Code: 00342500
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- General Phone: (864) 656-4636
- President: James F. Barker
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 19,111
- College Alias: CU
- College Mascot: Tigers
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- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.clemson.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 7,043 | 7,461 | 14,504 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 4,040 (57%) | 4,315 (58%) | 8,355 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,528 (38%) | 1,454 (34%) | 2,982 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,309 | 79% |
| ACT ® Exam | 618 | 21% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 580 | 680 |
| SAT ® Writing | 540 | 640 |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 30 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 15% | 62% | 56% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,689 | $3,545 | $5,558 | $7,421 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Number in Default | 24 | 25 | 28 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,070 | 2,072 | 3,505 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $11,078 | $10,312 | $9,870 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $11,078 | $10,312 | $9,870 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,388 | $23,334 | $21,800 |
| Books and Supplies | $922 | $900 | $924 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,774 | $6,556 | $6,170 |
| Other Expenses | $4,704 | $4,280 | $4,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,620 | $2,550 | $2,460 |
| Other Expenses | $5,352 | $4,044 | $3,720 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,352 | $4,044 | $3,720 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $23,478 | $22,048 | $21,164 |
| In-State | $23,478 | $22,048 | $21,164 |
| Out of State | $37,788 | $35,070 | $33,094 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,972 | $17,806 | $16,974 |
| In-State | $19,972 | $17,806 | $16,974 |
| Out of State | $34,282 | $30,828 | $28,904 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $17,352 | $15,256 | $14,514 |
| In-State | $17,352 | $15,256 | $14,514 |
| Out of State | $31,662 | $28,278 | $26,444 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 19,111 Undergraduate: 15,346 Graduate: 3,765
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,368 Female: 8,743
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,344 Female: 7,002
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,024 Female: 1,741
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 16,837 Part-Time: 2,274
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 14,371 Part-Time: 975
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,466 Part-Time: 1,299
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,106 | 6% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 1,108 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 79 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,061 | 32% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,395 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,468 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,582 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 638 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 367 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 338 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 180 | 0.9% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,735 | 3,810 | 925 |
| Faculty Status | 1,514 | 1,276 | 238 |
| Tenured Faculty | 638 | 636 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,839 | - | 1,839 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,309 | 1,093 | 216 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,182 | 1,052 | 130 |
| Primarily Research | 112 | 27 | 85 |
| Primarily Public Service | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 333 | 333 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,543 | 1,213 | 330 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,550 | 1,171 | 379 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 144 | 119 | 25 |
| Skilled Crafts | 172 | 158 | 14 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 323 | 255 | 68 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,284 (961) | $85,405 (631) | $64,668 (330) |
| Professor | $108,059 (298) | $110,161 (248) | $97,636 (50) |
| Associate Professor | $76,397 (232) | $79,360 (156) | $70,316 (76) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,415 (255) | $70,833 (156) | $64,606 (99) |
| Instructor | $50,779 (4) | $49,438 (2) | $52,119 (2) |
| Lecturer | $44,515 (172) | $44,087 (69) | $44,802 (103) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,203 (91) | $90,497 (74) | $99,628 (17) |
| Professor | $109,414 (47) | $108,465 (36) | $112,518 (11) |
| Associate Professor | $84,910 (20) | $84,572 (18) | $87,953 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,208 (13) | $71,738 (9) | $70,017 (4) |
| Lecturer | $56,735 (11) | $56,735 (11) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $78,038 (1,052) | $84,213 (705) | $65,494 (347) |
| Professor | $105,534 (345) | $107,446 (284) | $96,631 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $75,848 (252) | $78,308 (174) | $70,358 (78) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,923 (268) | $70,171 (165) | $64,322 (103) |
| Instructor | $50,779 (4) | $49,438 (2) | $52,119 (2) |
| Lecturer | $44,629 (183) | $44,407 (80) | $44,802 (103) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $9,045,630 | $5,267,123 | $3,778,507 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 522 | 277 | 245 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 491 | 265 | 226 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 110 | 46 | 64 |
| Football | 115 | 115 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 11 | - |
| Rowing | 80 | - | 80 |
| Soccer | 52 | 25 | 27 |
| Swimming and Diving | 61 | 24 | 37 |
| Tennis | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $418,589 | $130,683 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $121,456 | $41,955 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 64 | 37 | 27 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rowing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 77% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 73% |
| Female | 83% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 75% |
| Black | 64% |
| Asian | 75% |
| Hispanic | 69% |
| White | 80% |
| Unknown | 71% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 50% |
| 5 Years | 75% |
| 6 Years | 77% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 18 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 105 | 107 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 33 | 13 |
| Liquor Related | 139 | 124 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 13 | 20 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 7 |
| Burglary | 33 | 33 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 13 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
Clemson University Reviews
2 Reviews Submitted For Clemson University
- Reviewed on: March 18, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- I'm sorry if you could not get accepted. Try USC.
- Reviewed on: April 09, 2010 Flag Review
- Rating:
- This college sucks!
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
