- Acceptance rate: 38% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 620–700 reading and writing, 620–710 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 28–32 composite
- Average net price: $24,408 a year (2022–23)
Clemson University GPA calculator
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Add a test score to compare it with what Clemson University reported: an acceptance rate of 38% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 28–32.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Clemson University reviews each application.
Clemson University GPA requirements
Clemson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Clemson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Clemson University acceptance rate
Clemson University admitted 23,586 of 61,517 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 38%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Clemson University is a public 4-year university in Clemson, South Carolina, with 23,401 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Clemson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 620 | 660 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 660 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 28 | 31 | 32 |
| ACT English | 26 | 31 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 26 | 28 | 31 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1353 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Clemson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Clemson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,408 a year at Clemson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Clemson University?
Selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Clemson University admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Clemson University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Clemson University admitted 38% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Clemson University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Clemson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 620–700 in reading and writing and 620–710 in math; ACT composite 28–32, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does Clemson University look for?
Clemson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Clemson University?
Clemson University's acceptance rate was 38% for fall 2024: it admitted 23,586 of 61,517 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Clemson University?
A lot: Clemson University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Clemson University test optional?
Check Clemson University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Clemson University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 35% sent SAT scores and 20% sent ACT scores.
Does Clemson University look at legacy status?
Yes. Clemson University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Clemson University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,408 a year at Clemson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Clemson University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Clemson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Clemson University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Clemson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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