2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$23,732
Net Price
49%
Admitted
20%
Enrolled
85%
Graduation Rate
16/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Clemson University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 27,341. In 2021, there were 341 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #1 in South Carolina and ranks #125 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
341
Total Enrollment
27,341
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Ranking for Clemson University
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South Carolina Rank
Combining ranking factors for 31 schools that offer psychology degrees in South Carolina, Clemson University ranks #1.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Clemson University ranks #125.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Clemson University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Community Psychology and Counseling and Applied Psychology. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and Industrial Organizational Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PhD |
| Community Psychology | – | 7 | – |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 7 | 6 |
| General Psychology | 315 | – | – |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | – | – | 6 |
| Total Graduates | 315 | 14 | 12 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 47,007 students applied to the Clemson University. The university admitted 49% and 20% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for South Carolina universities is 7,243. On average, all South Carolina institutions admit 72% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Clemson University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 94%. Compared to all South Carolina four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.
The overall graduation rate for Clemson University is 85%, compared to 52% for all South Carolina universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 13%.
Compare Clemson to South Carolina Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Clemson University to the average of all South Carolina four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
Clemson
47,007
Applicants
49%
Percent Admitted
20%
Percent Enrolled
94%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
85%
Graduation Rate
SC Colleges
7,243
Applicants
72%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
69%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
52%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,809 or 85% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 325 or 15% part-time faculty members employed at Clemson University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,394 or 65%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
Clemson
16 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
85%
Percent Full-Time
15%
Percent Part-Time
65%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
SC Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
59%
Percent Full-Time
41%
Percent Part-Time
57%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Clemson University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $14,118, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,248.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $10,600 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,196.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Clemson University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Clemson University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $12,234 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $5,124 |
| Total Living Expenses | $17,358 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $14,118 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,248 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $32,724 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $10,600 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,196 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $11,796 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Clemson University is $23,732. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Clemson University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $13,744 | $13,872 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $16,650 | $15,717 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $20,797 | $20,834 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $23,993 | $24,773 |
| $110,001 and more | $24,808 | $25,868 |
Compare Clemson University to all South Carolina universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
Clemson
$32,724
Cost to Attend
$11,808
Average Financial Aid
87%
Percent Receiving Aid
$23,732
Net Price
SC Colleges
$34,902
Cost to Attend
$14,809
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,675
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 3,661 or 87%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 16,626 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $11,808.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 16,626 | $11,808 |
| Pell Grants | 3,146 | $4,664 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,896 | $6,420 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Clemson University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
Clemson
16,626
Grant or Scholarship Aid
60%
Grants or Scholarships
3,146
Number of Pell Grants
11%
Pell Grants
7,896
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
SC Colleges
3,389
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
1,195
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,862
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
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