Clemson University Clemson, SC

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1 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Clemson University Clemson, SC Clemson, founded in 1889, is a public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Agricultural, Forestry, and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Public Affairs; Health, Education and Human Development; and Engineering and Science. Its 1,400-acre campus is located in Clemson, 55 miles from Greenville-Spartanburg. Web Site Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 18,599 Women 8,874 (47.7%) Men 9,725 (52.3%) Graduate Students 4,807 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 51% of 23,506 applicants were admitted No No May 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 28 average range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $29,258 Out-of-state: $50,200 Tuition and Fees In-state: $14,712 Out-of-state: $35,654 Room and Board $9,592 Average Percent of Need Met 61% Average Freshman Award $13,045 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $30,136

2 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 19% of classes students: 32% of classes students: 12% of classes students: 11% of classes students: 11% of classes students: 10% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Clemson Population 14,089 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are guaranteed housing 98% of freshmen, 41% of all students NCAA Division I Tiger/Tiger Cub 48% of women participate 22% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 92.6% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 59.0% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 45% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.5% Asian 6.9% Black/African-American 3.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.7% White 0.5% Unknown 0.9% from 84 countries

3 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 3 Social Studies 1 History 1 Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required April 30 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without essay component Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address City, State, Zip Clemson, SC Phone (864) Fax (864) Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification cuadmissions@clemson.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline May 1 Application Fee $70 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

4 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Recommended for all freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

5 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 1,794 Students Accepting Wait List Position 659 Students Admitted From Wait List 3 51% of 23,506 applicants were admitted 52% of 12,645 applicants were admitted 48% of 10,861 applicants were admitted 3,790 (32%) of 11,881 admitted students enrolled 2,036 (31%) of 6,626 admitted students enrolled 2,010 (38%) of 5,255 admitted students enrolled SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math range of middle 50% Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Critical Reading range of middle 50% Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % SAT Writing Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Score of Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.75 and Above 90% % % % ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of % Score of 5 or Below 0% 28 average range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 57% Top quarter: 88% Top half: 98% Bottom half: 2% National Merit Scholar 1% Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

6 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $29,258 Out-of-state: $50,200 Tuition and Fees In-state: $14,712 Out-of-state: $35,654 Room and Board $9,592 Books and Supplies $1,346 Other Expenses $3,608 Payment Plans Credit card, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Web Site Net Price Calculator URL FINAID@clemson.edu Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification On or about April 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is Cost to File Free PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 61% Average Award $13,045 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 3,063 (80.2%) of freshmen 2,008 (63.3%) of applicants 1,994 (97.7%) of applicants with financial need 387 (21.8%) of aid recipients Received by 1,917 (94.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,441 Received by 1,371 (68.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,624 Received by 1,576 (71.5%) of aid recipients 1,194 (26.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,754 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 55% Average Award $11,511 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 11,865 (62.6%) of undergraduates 8,502 (71.7%) of applicants 8,265 (96.2%) of applicants with financial need 1,397 (17.2%) of aid recipients Received by 6,963 (84.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,062 Received by 6,418 (78.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,101 Received by 4,323 (52.5%) of aid recipients 4,805 (26.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,122

7 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 49% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $30,136 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Community Service, Leadership Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans

8 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $3,337

9 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting African-American/Black Studies Agricultural Business and Management, General Agricultural Economics Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Teacher Education Animal Genetics Animal Sciences, General Anthropology Aquaculture Architecture Art/Art Studies, General Biochemistry Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Chemical Engineering Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Computer Engineering, General Computer and Information Sciences, General Construction Management Early Childhood Education and Teaching Economics, General Electrical and Electronics Engineering Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Finance, General Food Science Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Forest Management/Forest Resources Management Geology/Earth Science, General Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other History, General Horticultural Science Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other Industrial Engineering Industrial and Product Design Information Science/Studies Landscape Architecture Marketing/Marketing Management, General Materials Engineering Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Microbiology, General Natural Resources/Conservation, General Packaging Science Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General Philosophy Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Pre-Dentistry Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Pre-Pharmacy Studies Pre-Veterinary Studies Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Rhetoric and Composition Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Secondary Education and Teaching Sociology Soil Sciences, Other Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Sports Communication Turf and Turfgrass Management Visual and Performing Arts, Other Women's Studies

10 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Engineering, Biological/life sciences None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Washington semester Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit through AP examinations

11 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 19% of classes students: 32% of classes students: 12% of classes students: 11% of classes students: 11% of classes students: 10% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes 2-9 students: 19% of discussion sections/labs students: 32% of discussion sections/labs students: 27% of discussion sections/labs students: 4% of discussion sections/labs students: 3% of discussion sections/labs students: 3% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 1250 Internet/ Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

12 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Biological Science, Master in Human Resource Development, Master of Real Estate Development, Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Bioscience, Master of Agricultural Education, Master of Forest Resources, Master of Business Administration, Master of City and Regional Planning, Master of Construction Science and Management, Master of Landscape Architecture, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Professional Accountancy, Master of Engineering Master's Programs of Study Accounting Agricultural Education Agricultural Sciences--General Animal Sciences Applied Economics Applied Psychology Aquaculture Architecture Art/Fine Arts Automotive Engineering Bioengineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Biosystems Engineering Business Administration and Management--General Business Education Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Clinical Research Communication--General Computer Art and Design Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Management Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Ecology Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Electrical Engineering Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English Entomology Entrepreneurship Environmental Engineering Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Environmental and Occupational Health Evolutionary Biology Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management Food Science and Technology Forestry Genetics Higher Education Historic Preservation History Human Development Human Resources Development Human Resources Management Hydrogeology Industrial/Management Engineering Landscape Architecture Management Strategy and Policy Manufacturing Engineering Materials Engineering Materials Sciences Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Microbiology Middle School Education Nursing--General Nutrition Organizational Management Plant Biology Plant Sciences Public Administration Public Health--General Reading Education Real Estate Recreation and Park Management Science Education Secondary Education Sociology Special Education Sports Management Statistics Student Affairs Travel and Tourism Urban and Regional Planning Veterinary Sciences Writing

13 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Animal Sciences Applied Economics Aquaculture Automotive Engineering Biochemistry Bioengineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biomedical Engineering Biosystems Engineering Business Education Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Clinical Research Communication--General Computer Engineering Computer Science Counseling Psychology Counselor Education Curriculum and Instruction Ecology Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Measurement and Evaluation Electrical Engineering Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Entomology Environmental Design Environmental Engineering Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Ergonomics and Human Factors Evolutionary Biology Family and Consumer Sciences-General Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management Food Science and Technology Forestry Genetics Higher Education Human Resources Development Human Resources Management Human-Computer Interaction Industrial and Organizational Psychology Industrial/Management Engineering Materials Engineering Materials Sciences Mathematics Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Microbiology Middle School Education Molecular Biology Nursing--General Organizational Management Plant Biology Plant Sciences Psychology--General Public Health--General Public Policy Reading Education Recreation and Park Management Rhetoric Science Education Special Education Sports Management Statistics Student Affairs Travel and Tourism Veterinary Sciences

14 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Clemson Population 14,089 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Large town 1,400 acres Temperature 30 average low in January, 85.5 average high in September Rain 119 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 55 mile(s) from campus in Greenville/Spartanburg 1 mile(s) from campus in Clemson 2 mile(s) from campus in Clemson HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 59% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing, fraternity/sorority housing 98% of freshmen, 41% of all students Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered

15 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Tiger/Tiger Cub Burnt orange and purple Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x x Crew x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x Soccer x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x

16 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports bowling, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, riflery, rugby, sailing, softball, ultimate Frisbee, weight lifting bowling, crew, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, riflery, rugby, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting, wrestling Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, water polo STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook 48% of women participate 22% of men participate Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus

17 C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 18,599 Women 8,874 (47.7%) Men 9,725 (52.3%) Full-Time Undergraduates 17,883 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 20 All Graduate Students 4,807 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 2.5% Asian 6.9% Black/African-American 3.5% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 83.7% White 0.5% Unknown 0.9% from 84 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 92.6% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 59.0% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 79% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 81.1% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 45% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. Copyright 2018