Paying for Clemson University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$15,554 -0.03%	$39,498 -0.01%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$12,646 3.62%	$24,798 3.71%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Clemson University (Clemson) are $15,554 for South Carolina residents and $39,498 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,590 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at Clemson.

76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $12,213. It could cover 30.92% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,125 for South Carolina residents and $47,069 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Clemson's 4-year tuition is $62,206 for South Carolina residents and $160,376 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $147,694 for South Carolina residents and $245,864 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Clemson University is $15,554 for South Carolina residents and $39,498 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.03% for South Carolina residents and decreased by -0.01% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,532) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,590.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Clemson is $15,550 for South Carolina residents and $39,494 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.

Clemson Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,558	$39,502	$17,804
2023-2024	$15,554	$39,498	$18,348
Change % 2023-2024	-0.03%	-0.01%	3.06%
2024-2025	$15,550	$39,494	$18,909

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $12,646 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $24,798. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Clemson is $13,104 for South Carolina residents and $25,717 for out-of-state students , a 3.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Clemson Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,204	$23,912	$17,804
2023-2024	$12,646	$24,798	$18,348
Change % 2023-2024	3.62%	3.71%	3.06%
2024-2025	$13,104	$25,717	$18,909

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Clemson. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $657 for South Carolina residents and $1,698 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $770 for South Carolina residents and $1,543 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$657	$1,698
	2023-2024	$657	$1,698
	2024-2025	$657	$1,698
Graduate	2022-2023	$743	$1,488
	2023-2024	$770	$1,543
	2024-2025	$798	$1,600

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,348. The Living costs increased by 3.06% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Clemson's 2024 on-campus COA is $35,338 for state residents and $59,282 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $35,338 for state residents and $59,282 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Clemson
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$15,554
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$39,498
Room & Board	$12,872	$12,872
Personal Expenses	$5,476	$5,476
Books & Supplies	$1,436
COA (In-State)	$35,338	$35,338
COA (Out-of-State)	$59,282	$59,282

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Clemson?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Clemson is $62,206 for South Carolina residents and $160,376 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Clemson University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Clemson 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,553	$15,552	$15,551	$15,550	$62,206
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$39,735	$39,973	$40,213	$40,455	$160,376
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,552	$15,551	$15,550	$15,549	$62,202
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$39,973	$40,213	$40,455	$40,697	$161,339
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,551	$15,550	$15,549	$15,548	$62,198
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$40,213	$40,455	$40,697	$40,942	$162,307
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,550	$15,549	$15,548	$15,547	$62,194
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,455	$40,697	$40,942	$41,187	$163,281
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,549	$15,548	$15,547	$15,546	$62,190
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,697	$40,942	$41,187	$41,434	$164,260

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $147,694 for South Carolina residents and $245,864 for out-of-state students.

Clemson 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$35,953	$36,586	$37,173	$37,777	$147,694
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$60,135	$61,008	$61,903	$62,819	$245,864
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$36,586	$37,240	$37,844	$38,467	$150,352
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$61,008	$61,903	$62,819	$63,759	$249,488
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$37,240	$37,915	$38,537	$39,178	$153,094
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$61,903	$62,819	$63,759	$64,722	$253,202
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$37,915	$38,611	$39,252	$39,912	$155,922
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$62,819	$63,759	$64,722	$65,709	$257,009
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$38,611	$39,328	$39,989	$40,669	$158,840
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$63,759	$64,722	$65,709	$66,721	$260,910

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $98,842 for South Carolina residents and $197,012 for out-of-state students.

Clemson 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$23,740	$24,373	$24,960	$25,564	$98,842
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$47,922	$48,795	$49,690	$50,606	$197,012
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,373	$25,027	$25,631	$26,254	$101,500
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$48,795	$49,690	$50,606	$51,546	$200,636
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,027	$25,702	$26,324	$26,965	$104,242
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$49,690	$50,606	$51,546	$52,509	$204,350
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,702	$26,398	$27,039	$27,699	$107,070
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$50,606	$51,546	$52,509	$53,496	$208,157
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$26,398	$27,115	$27,776	$28,456	$109,988
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$51,546	$52,509	$53,496	$54,508	$212,058

	In-State	Out-of-State
Clemson University	$15,554	$39,498
North Carolina State University at Raleigh	$8,895	$31,767
University of Miami	$59,926
University of Notre Dame	$62,693
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University	$15,478	$36,694
Auburn University	$12,536	$33,944