Clemson University

Clemson University is a public university founded in 1889. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,875 (Fall 2023) and is located on a 17,000-acre campus in a rural area. The university operates on a semester-based academic calendar. Clemson University is ranked 80th among national universities in the 2025 edition of Best Colleges. In-state tuition and fees are $15,554 and out-of-state tuition and fees are $39,498.

Clemson University is a land-grant university that conducts research to improve society. Faculty and students are involved in projects ranging from improving irrigation systems to reducing the rate of youth bullying in South Carolina schools. Athletics and the Orange are an important part of Clemson University, and the Clemson Tigers compete in the Atlantic Coast Section I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Students can participate in more than 400 student clubs and organizations, and about 25% students participate in the Greek system. Freshmen are required to live in the university's residence halls, and nearly half of the student body chooses to live on campus. Notable alumni include former U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond, former Washington Redskins center Jeff Bostic and U.S. Tour golfer Lucas Glover.