Clemson University

    Clemson, SC · Public · Doctoral / R1 research university

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1240–1410
    Median ~1330
    Acceptance rate
    38%
    Enrollment
    23,300
    ACT middle 50%
    28–32

    How Clemson University compares

    • The ~1330 SAT midpoint ranks #54 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #1 of 3 in SC.
    • Its 38% acceptance rate is more selective than 81% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 10 points toward Math (670 Math vs 660 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($71,513) are $8,447 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    • Out-of-state students pay $25,312 more per year than in-state students ($40,866 vs $15,554).
    National SAT rank
    #54 of 197
    SAT rank in SC
    #1 of 3
    More selective than
    81% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$8,447

    What the numbers say about Clemson University

    • The reported middle 50% spans 170 points, from 1240 to 1410. A planning score near or above 1450 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 660 Reading and Writing and 670 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 38% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 87% completion rate and $71,513 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1330 SAT scorePlan for a 1450Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $15,554
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $40,866
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $71,513
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    87%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1240 and 1410. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1450 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1410 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1330 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1240 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1410

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1240–1400

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1240

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Clemson University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CT1260–139033%
    University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD1240–142072%
    School of Visual ArtsNew York, NY1190–149093%
    Miami University-OxfordOxford, OH1220–139075%
    Hofstra UniversityHempstead, NY1230–140068%
    Pennsylvania State University-Main CampusUniversity Park, PA1240–142061%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Clemson University?

    Clemson University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1240–1410, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1450 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Clemson University's acceptance rate?

    Clemson University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 38%.

    How much does it cost to attend Clemson University?

    In-state tuition is approximately $15,554 and out-of-state is approximately $40,866. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

    Is Clemson University test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Clemson University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.clemson.edu