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Clemson University (CU)
- 201 Sikes Hall
- Clemson, SC 29634
- OPEID College Code: 00342500
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- General Phone: (864) 656-4636
- President: James F. Barker
- Website: www.clemson.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 17,585
- College Alias: CU
- College Mascot: Tigers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CU Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.clemson.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- 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 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 6,105 | 6,679 | 12,784 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,349 (55%) | 3,641 (55%) | 6,990 (55%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,417 (42%) | 1,395 (38%) | 2,812 (40%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,468 | 88% |
| ACT ® Exam | 345 | 12% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 540 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 580 | 670 |
| SAT ® Writing | 530 | 630 |
| ACT ® Composite | 24 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- 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 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 11% | 68% | 51% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,004 | $3,831 | $5,628 | $4,891 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 28 | 14 | 32 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,505 | 2,993 | 2,162 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $10,370 | $9,400 | $8,816 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $22,300 | $19,824 | $18,440 |
| Books and Supplies | $924 | $848 | $820 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,170 | $5,874 | $5,780 |
| Other Expenses | $4,220 | $4,212 | $4,012 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,684 | $20,334 | $19,428 |
| Out of State | $33,614 | $30,758 | $29,052 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,294 | $10,248 | $9,636 |
| Out of State | $23,224 | $20,672 | $19,260 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,294 | $10,248 | $9,636 |
| Out of State | $23,224 | $20,672 | $19,260 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 17,585 Undergraduate: 14,270 Graduate: 3,315
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 9,497 Female: 8,088
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 7,781 Female: 6,489
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,716 Female: 1,599
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 15,399 Part-Time: 2,186
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 13,303 Part-Time: 967
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,096 Part-Time: 1,219
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 859 | 5% |
| American Indian | 55 | 0.3% |
| Black | 1,207 | 7% |
| Asian | 257 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 205 | 1% |
| White | 13,787 | 78% |
| Unknown | 1,215 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 45 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,424 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,054 | 34% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,214 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,388 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 587 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 339 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 363 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 169 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,815 | 4,026 | 789 |
| Faculty Status | 1,598 | 1,315 | 283 |
| Tenured Faculty | 652 | 642 | 10 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,793 | - | 1,793 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,400 | 1,134 | 266 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,264 | 1,086 | 178 |
| Primarily Research | 115 | 27 | 88 |
| Primarily Public Service | 21 | 21 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 318 | 317 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 1,459 | 1,219 | 240 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,638 | 1,356 | 282 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 168 | 139 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 238 | 222 | 16 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 358 | 297 | 61 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,221 (993) | $84,811 (654) | $62,579 (339) |
| Professor | $106,858 (310) | $108,912 (257) | $96,894 (53) |
| Associate Professor | $75,778 (224) | $78,436 (155) | $69,807 (69) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,767 (279) | $70,982 (174) | $62,439 (105) |
| Instructor | $49,209 (3) | - (-) | $49,209 (3) |
| Lecturer | $42,517 (177) | $43,636 (68) | $41,820 (109) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,735 (93) | $85,985 (78) | $84,438 (15) |
| Professor | $102,905 (46) | $102,325 (38) | $105,657 (8) |
| Associate Professor | $83,476 (19) | $84,571 (17) | $74,164 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,395 (11) | $70,665 (9) | $69,180 (2) |
| Lecturer | $51,728 (17) | $53,197 (14) | $44,873 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,615 (1,086) | $83,270 (732) | $62,854 (354) |
| Professor | $103,929 (356) | $105,667 (295) | $95,524 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $75,193 (243) | $77,523 (172) | $69,550 (71) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,381 (290) | $70,335 (183) | $62,330 (107) |
| Instructor | $49,209 (3) | - (-) | $49,209 (3) |
| Lecturer | $42,500 (194) | $43,617 (82) | $41,683 (112) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $7,752,985 | $4,680,595 | $3,072,390 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 597 | 320 | 277 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 481 | 268 | 213 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 199 | 88 | 111 |
| Football | 114 | 114 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 11 | - |
| Rowing | 64 | - | 64 |
| Soccer | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 63 | 25 | 38 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $211,778 | $101,487 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $108,969 | $48,627 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 29 | 21 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 (Combined) | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 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: 69%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 78% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 74% |
| Female | 83% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | 83% |
| Black | 67% |
| Asian | 77% |
| Hispanic | 72% |
| White | 80% |
| Unknown | 74% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 46% |
| 5 Years | 74% |
| 6 Years | 78% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 13 | 23 |
| Liquor Related | 124 | 94 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 8 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 107 | 72 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 1 |
| Burglary | 33 | 36 |
| Vehicle Theft | 13 | 14 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 20 | 32 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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