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Clemson University Computer Science Programs

Clemson University is a public institution located in Clemson, SC. A Suburban Area provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Clemson University Rankings

Clemson University appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#16 of 168	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#91 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is Clemson University?

Contact details for Clemson University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	201 Sikes Hall, Clemson, SC 29634
Phone:	8646564636
Website:	www.clemson.edu/
Admissions:	www.clemson.edu/admissions/index.html
Financial Aid:	www.clemson.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Clemson University?

You can apply to Clemson University online at: www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate/index.html

Clemson University is classified as Selective (30-50%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Clemson University

These are the things Clemson University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Clemson University?

Clemson University admits 38%, making it moderately selective. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

35% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Clemson University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 620 and 700. Math scores were between 620 and 710.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1240 to 1410. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Clemson University ranged between 28 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Clemson University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	23,737	8,572	36%
Women	36,761	14,573	40%

Can I Afford Clemson University?

The average net price after aid at Clemson University is $22,112. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$14,038
In-State Fees	$1,516
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,350
Out-of-State Fees	$1,516
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$15,554
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$40,866

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 20% of students at Clemson University receive some form of financial aid (4,504 students).

About 76% of students at Clemson University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,367 per student.

15% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,178.

Student Loan Debt

31% of Clemson University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,437 per year.

Clemson University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 7,013 students enrolled at Clemson University. Clemson University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 22,778 undergraduate students at Clemson University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clemson University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	660
Black or African American	1,138
Hispanic	2,072
White	17,220
American Indian/Alaska Native	45
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	22
Two or More Races	888
Non-Resident	205

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Clemson University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	2,731
North Carolina	224
New York	219
New Jersey	205
Georgia	167

Additionally, approximately 0.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Clemson University Graduate Student Diversity

5,872 of Clemson University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Clemson University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Clemson University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	111
Black or African American	381
Hispanic	135
White	3,423
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	158
Non-Resident	1,532

Online Learning at Clemson University

Clemson University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

8,205 undergraduate students at Clemson University took at least one online class — of those, 150 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 801 students took at least one online class and 1,896 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Clemson University

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by Clemson University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	179	169	12	360
Information Science/Studies	31	—	—	31
Computer Programming	—	7	—	7

Academic Programs at Clemson University

Clemson University offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Clemson University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.