What is Inside a Typical Financial Aid Plan at Clemson
$20,398 is the normal Clemson University's freshman financial aid deal. About 88.0% of new students obtain some financial aid, most of which is scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps decrease the cost, or the full retail price of the college. However, be aware that the only real college discount are scholarships & grants.
Concerned about the loans that might be included in your financing deal? See the average amount of debt per student at Clemson.
How Much Aid Is Offered in Grants & Scholarships?
The following numbers apply to scholarships and grants primarily provided by Clemson University.
75.0% of first year students (2,843 total) were given scholarships at Clemson University, averaging $6,725 per person. This puts it in the top 40th percentile of all schools in the nation.
As well as scholarships, 16.0% of freshmen (596 total) received federal grant aid, for about $4,829 a person.
How are scholarships and grants distributed to freshmen at Clemson? See the chart below.
Grants are usually based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.
How Financial Need Affects Aid
The chart following displays scholarship and grant allocations by income for first year students receiving any type of federal Title IV assistance, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 4.8% | $17,460 |
| Income 30k-48k | 4.4% | $16,745 |
| Income 48k-75k | 5.9% | $12,187 |
| Income 75k-110k | 6.8% | $8,221 |
| Income 110k + | 10.4% | $7,225 |
Title IV aid includes loans, grants, or work-study granted by the federal government typically according to need. Learn more here.
$9,477 is the Typical Amount an Undergraduate Receives in Grants or Scholarships
Of the 20,160 undergraduates at Clemson University around 74.0% (14,980 total) get some form of grant aid. The typical amount granted was $9,477.
Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Financial Aid Links from Clemson University
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.clemson.edu/finaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://netprice.app.clemson.edu/calc/ |
