Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other South Carolina schools with tuition changes from last year at South Carolina colleges tuition change page.
Clemson Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn 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
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Clemson University - COA
Clemson University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Clemson University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,204 $23,912$17,804
2023-2024$12,646$24,798$18,348
Change % 2023-20243.62%3.71%3.06%
2024-2025$13,104$25,717$18,909
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Clemson University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$657$1,698
2023-2024$657$1,698
2024-2025$657$1,698
Graduate2022-2023$743$1,488
2023-2024$770$1,543
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.
Clemson University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Clemson University - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-of-State
Clemson University$15,554$39,498
North Carolina State University at Raleigh$8,895$31,767
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus$11,764$32,876
University of Virginia-Main Campus$20,986$58,014
Boston College$67,680
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill$8,989$39,330

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Clemson?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$15,553$15,552$15,551$15,550$62,206
Out-of-State$39,735$39,973$40,213$40,455$160,376
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$15,552$15,551$15,550$15,549$62,202
Out-of-State$39,973$40,213$40,455$40,697$161,339
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,551$15,550$15,549$15,548$62,198
Out-of-State$40,213$40,455$40,697$40,942$162,307
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,550$15,549$15,548$15,547$62,194
Out-of-State$40,455$40,697$40,942$41,187$163,281
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$15,549$15,548$15,547$15,546$62,190
Out-of-State$40,697$40,942$41,187$41,434$164,260

Total College Costs Including 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.
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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Clemson University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$35,953$36,586$37,173$37,777$147,694
Out-of-State$60,135$61,008$61,903$62,819$245,864
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$36,586$37,240$37,844$38,467$150,352
Out-of-State$61,008$61,903$62,819$63,759$249,488
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$37,240$37,915$38,537$39,178$153,094
Out-of-State$61,903$62,819$63,759$64,722$253,202
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$37,915$38,611$39,252$39,912$155,922
Out-of-State$62,819$63,759$64,722$65,709$257,009
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$38,611$39,328$39,989$40,669$158,840
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.
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 next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Clemson University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,740$24,373$24,960$25,564$98,842
Out-of-State$47,922$48,795$49,690$50,606$197,012
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$24,373$25,027$25,631$26,254$101,500
Out-of-State$48,795$49,690$50,606$51,546$200,636
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,027$25,702$26,324$26,965$104,242
Out-of-State$49,690$50,606$51,546$52,509$204,350
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$25,702$26,398$27,039$27,699$107,070
Out-of-State$50,606$51,546$52,509$53,496$208,157
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$26,398$27,115$27,776$28,456$109,988
Out-of-State$51,546$52,509$53,496$54,508$212,058

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Clemson University.
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Clemson University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$15,554$1,436$18,348$39,498$1,436 $18,348
Graduate$12,646 $1,436$18,348$24,798 $1,436$18,348
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