Clemson University
Clemson, SC
What are your chances of getting into Clemson University?
Clemson University is a public, mid-sized research university in Clemson, South Carolina, with a lively college-town feel and strong school spirit. It is best known for engineering, computing, business, agriculture, architecture, and applied sciences, and it leans heavily into hands-on learning, undergraduate research, and industry-connected projects. The campus is large and scenic, with access to Lake Hartwell and the Experimental Forest, and students describe campus life as active, tradition-rich, and centered on athletics and community. Clemson tends to attract students who want a spirited, collaborative environment with clear paths into research, internships, and career preparation. With an approximate US rank of 75, an admit rate around 38 percent, and a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1240 to 1410, it is selective but still accessible for well-prepared applicants who want both academics and a strong campus culture.
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Strengths
- Strong, practical programs in engineering, computing, business, agriculture, and design
- Lots of undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities
- Big, energetic campus culture with deep traditions and strong athletics
- Large, scenic campus that still feels centered around a close-knit college town
Things to weigh
- Selective admission means applicants need a solid academic record to be competitive
- Large student body can make some experiences feel less intimate than at smaller schools
- Most of the social life is very tradition and sports centered, which is not for everyone
- Location is more college-town than urban, so city access is limited without travel
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Clemson University?+
Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants, and the middle 50% of admitted students score between 1240 and 1410 on the SAT. Enter your GPA and test scores above and this calculator estimates your personal chances in seconds, and tells you whether Clemson University is a safety, match, or reach for your profile.
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Counselly's chances calculator runs on real, current admissions data, the actual admit rates and SAT/ACT ranges colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education, not averages scraped from forums. Our algorithm weighs your GPA, test scores, and extracurricular strength against each school's admitted-student profile the way an admissions reader would begin, which makes it one of the most reliable free tools for seeing where you'll get into college.
How does the calculator predict my chances of getting in?+
It compares your academic profile to each college's real admitted class. We look at where your GPA and test scores fall within a school's 25th to 75th percentile range, combine that with the school's overall admit rate, and factor in your extracurricular strength, then translate it into a clear percentage and a Safety, Match, or Reach label. Everything recalculates instantly as you add schools or adjust your stats.
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Roughly above 60% is a Safety, you're comfortably ahead of the typical admitted student. Around 30 to 60% is a Match, realistic and worth prioritizing. Below 30% is a Reach, still absolutely worth applying to if it's a dream school. The strongest college lists balance all three, and Counselly helps you build exactly that kind of list.
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