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Can You Afford Clemson University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Clemson's financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2019 - 2020 Varied Between $15,002 & $55,454

Worried about paying the full cost of $55,454 to attend Clemson University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in South Carolina, the university offers a discount of 59.6% off tuition and fees. Also, 88.1% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $10,698. Students from low-income families receive an average of $17,460 in aid during their first year.

  • South Carolina Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost for Residents of South Carolina (no aid)

Tuition and fees$15,558
+ Room and board$11,414
+ Other expenses$5,490
Total cost$32,462
Affordability Score (34 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of South Carolina (with average aid)

Total cost$32,462
- Grants and scholarships$10,698
Net price$21,764
Affordability Score (36 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of South Carolina

Total cost$32,462
- Grants and scholarships$17,460
Net price$15,002
Affordability Score (52 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$38,550
+ Room and board$11,414
+ Other expenses$5,490
Total cost$55,454
Affordability Score (11 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$55,454
- Grants and scholarships$10,698
Net price$44,756
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$55,454
- Grants and scholarships$17,460
Net price$37,994
Affordability Score (3 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Clemson.

Projected Costs Between $75,572 and $352,450 For a Four Year Degree. Between $35,329 and $169,216 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Clemson University in 2019 - 2020 was $32,462. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.2% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $34,559 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $37,962, for a bachelor degree candidate ($35,658 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $144,972 over the course of four years ($70,218 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $255,221 based on a yearly growth rate of 4.1%. The expected two-year cost is $122,535.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Clemson University
  • South Carolina Residents
  • Out-Of-State Residents

Cost With Interest for Residents of South Carolina

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.8%3.2%
Freshman year$17,089$23,436$34,559
Senior year$18,239$24,319$35,658
Total 2-year net price$35,329$47,755$70,218
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$13,459$18,193$26,750
Total monthly payment$407$550$808
Total amount paid$48,787$65,948$96,968
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*3.8%3.2%
Freshman year$17,089$23,436$34,559
Senior year$20,777$26,188$37,962
Total 4-year net price$75,572$99,179$144,972
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$28,790$37,784$55,229
Total monthly payment$870$1,141$1,668
Total amount paid$104,363$136,963$200,202

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.5%4.1%
Freshman year$42,521$48,837$60,048
Senior year$44,983$51,015$62,486
Total 2-year net price$87,504$99,853$122,535
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$33,336$38,040$46,681
Total monthly payment$1,007$1,149$1,410
Total amount paid$120,840$137,893$169,216
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*4.5%4.1%
Freshman year$42,521$48,837$60,048
Senior year$50,343$55,667$67,663
Total 4-year net price$185,435$208,811$255,221
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$70,644$79,549$97,230
Total monthly payment$2,134$2,403$2,937
Total amount paid$256,078$288,360$352,450

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Clemson University.

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