Undergraduate 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 and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Clemson is $15,550 for South Carolina residents and $39,494 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
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. 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.
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 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $12,646 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $24,798 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is 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 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition 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 tuition 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 |
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2023-2024 | $657 | $1,698 |
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2024-2025 | $657 | $1,698 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $743 | $1,488 |
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2023-2024 | $770 | $1,543 |
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2024-2025 | $798 | $1,600 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Clemson University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Clemson University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Clemson University | $15,554 | $39,498 |
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh | $8,895 | $31,767 |
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | $11,764 | $32,876 |
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University of Virginia-Main Campus | $20,986 | $58,014 |
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Boston College | $67,680 |
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | $8,989 | $39,330 |