The Clemson University out of state tuition isn’t cheap. In fact, it can take a big chunk out of your bank account every semester. When I was a freshman, I felt that I had no choice but to pay the out of state tuition rate, since I technically lived outside of South Carolina for most of my life. However, there are some ways you can reduce your out of state Clemson tuition.

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Clemson University Out Of State Tuition

Tuition Scoreboard

UNDERGRADUATE (IN-STATE)$38,550
($15,558)GRADUATE (IN-STATE)$23,246
($11,796)BOOKS & SUPPLIES$1,188ON-CAMPUS LIVING COSTS $16,134OFF-CAMPUS LIVING COSTS $16,134

Clemson 2021 Tuition & Fees and COA

For the academic year 2020-2021, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Clemson University is $15,558 for South Carolina residents and $38,550 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees are $11,796 for students living in South Carolina and $23,246 for others. The Living costs besides the tuition & fees are reported as $16,134 when a student lives on campus and $16,134 when a student lives off-campus.Its total costs of attendance (COA) is $55,872 when a student lives on campus and $55,872 when living off-campus for the academic year 2019-2020. It includes tuition, fees, book & supplies costs, room & board, and other living expenses. The following table and chart illustrate the COA by living preferences and tuition rates.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Total Costs	$32,880 (On-Campus) $32,880 (Off-Campus)	$55,872 (On-Campus) $55,872 (Off-Campus)
Tuition & Fees	$15,558	$38,550
Books & Supplies	$1,188
Room & Board	$11,850 (on-campus) /$11,850 (off-campus)
Other Expenses	$4,284 (on-campus) /$4,284 (off-campus)
Average Financial Aid	$9,287
Total Costs After Receiving Aid	$23,593 (On-Campus) $23,593 (Off-Campus)	$46,585 (On-Campus) $46,585 (Off-Campus)

USD ($)$55,872$55,872$55,872$55,872$32,880$32,880$32,880$32,880$15,558$15,558$15,558$15,558$1,188$1,188$1,188$1,188$11,850$11,850$11,850$11,850$4,284$4,284$4,284$4,284$38,550$38,550$38,550$38,550$1,188$1,188$1,188$1,188$11,850$11,850$11,850$11,850$4,284$4,284$4,284$4,284On-CampusOff-Campus020k40k60kHighcharts.com[Chart] 2021 Cost of Attendance

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2020-2021, the undergraduate tuition & fees are $15,558 for South Carolina residents and $38,550 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are stayed the same compared to academic year 2019-2020.

	2018	2019	2020	2021
In-State	$15,116	$15,374	$15,558	$15,558
Out-of-State	$36,058	$37,128	$38,550	$38,550

USD ($)$36,058$36,058$37,128$37,128$38,550$38,550$38,550$38,550$15,116$15,116$15,374$15,374$15,558$15,558$15,558$15,558$13,752$13,752$13,982$13,982$14,118$14,118$14,118$14,118$1,364$1,364$1,392$1,392$1,440$1,440$1,440$1,440$34,694$34,694$35,736$35,736$37,110$37,110$37,110$37,110$1,364$1,364$1,392$1,392$1,440$1,440$1,440$1,440In-State TuitionIn-State FeesOut-of-State TuitionOut-of-State Fees2018201920202021010k20k30k40k50kHighcharts.com[Chart]2021 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2020-2021, the graduate tuition & fees are $11,796 for South Carolina residents and $23,246 for out-of-state students. The graduate program tuition rates are stayed the same compared to academic year 2019-2020.

	2018	2019	2020	2021
In-State	$10,144	$10,602	$11,796	$11,796
Out-of-State	$20,446	$20,992	$23,246	$23,246

USD ($)$20,446$20,446$20,992$20,992$23,246$23,246$23,246$23,246$10,144$10,144$10,602$10,602$11,796$11,796$11,796$11,796$9,226$9,226$9,386$9,386$10,600$10,600$10,600$10,600$918$918$1,216$1,216$1,196$1,196$1,196$1,196$19,528$19,528$19,776$19,776$22,050$22,050$22,050$22,050$918$918$1,216$1,216$1,196$1,196$1,196$1,196In-State TuitionIn-State FeesOut-of-State TuitionOut-of-State Fees2018201920202021010k20k30kHighcharts.com[Chart] 2021 Graduate Tuition & Fees

clemson university tuition 2022

Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition per Semester (Twelve hours or more)	Resident	Non-S.C. Resident
Academic Fee	$7,059	$18,555
Matriculation Fee	$5	$5
Activity Fee	$40	$40
Software License Fee	$21	$21
Campus Rec Fee (6+ On-Campus Credit Hours)	$90	$90
Health Fee (6+ On-Campus Credit Hours)	$182	$182
Career Services Fee	$4	$4
Transit Fee (6+ On-Campus Credit Hours)	$40	$40
Information Technology Fee	$119	$119
Total Full-Time Undergraduate Fees per Semester	$7,560	$19,056

Additional Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition per Semester	Resident	Non-S.C. Resident
Library Fee (Only for Students with 30+ Cumulative Credit Hours)	$100	$100
Additional Transit Fee (Non-University housed students)	$17	$17

Part-Time Undergraduate Fees per Credit Hour (Less than 12 credit hours)	Resident	Non-S.C. Resident
Academic Fee	$633	$1,633
Activity Fee	$4	$4
Information Technology Fee	$10	$10
Library Fee (Only for Students with 30+ Cumulative Credit Hours)	$10	$10
Total Part-Time Undergraduate Fees per Credit Hour	$657	$1,657

Additional Part-Time Undergraduate Fees per Semester	Resident	Non-S.C. Resident
Matriculation Fee	$5	$5
Software License Fee	$21	$21
Campus Rec Fee (6+ On-Campus Credit Hours)	$90	$90
Health Fee (6+ On-Campus Credit Hours)	$182	$182
Career Services Fee (6+ Credit Hours)	$4	$4
Transit Fee (6+ On-Campus Credit Hours)	$40	$40
Additional Transit Fee (6+ Non-University housed students)	$17	$17

Books & Supplies

For the academic year 2020-2021, the average costs for purchasing books and course supllies is $1,188. The following table and charts illustrate the changes of the books & supplies costs at Clemson University.

	2018	2019	2020	2021
Books & Supplies	$1,346	$1,392	$1,436	$1,188

USD ($)$1,346$1,346$1,392$1,392$1,436$1,436$1,188$1,18820182019202020210500100015002000Highcharts.com[Chart] 2021 Books & Supplies Costs

Living Costs

For the academic year 2020-2021, the average costs for living costs at Clemson University is $16,134 when living on campus and $16,134 when living off-campus . The on-campus living costs are increased by 4.31% compared to academic year 2019-2020. The off-campus living costs are increased by 4.31% compared to academic year 2019-2020.

		2018	2019	2020	2021
On-Campus	Room & Board	$9,592	$10,832	$9,592	$11,850
Other Expenses	$3,520	$3,672	$3,520	$4,284
Off-Campus	Room & Board	$9,592	$10,832	$9,592	$11,850
Other Expenses	$3,520	$3,672	$3,520	$4,284

USD ($)$13,112$13,112$14,504$14,504$15,468$15,468$16,134$16,134$13,112$13,112$14,504$14,504$15,468$15,468$16,134$16,134$9,592$9,592$10,832$10,832$11,414$11,414$11,850$11,850$3,520$3,520$3,672$3,672$4,054$4,054$4,284$4,284$9,592$9,592$10,832$10,832$11,414$11,414$11,850$11,850$3,520$3,520$3,672$3,672$4,054$4,054$4,284$4,284On-Campus Room & BoardOn-Campus ExpensesOff-Campus Room & BoardOff-Campus Expenses201820192020202105k10k15k20kHighcharts.com[Chart] 2021 Room & Boards and other Living Costs

Estimated Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance is used to determine maximum financial aid available based on student classification. The table provides the average annual cost to attend Clemson based on student classification. This information should be used for planning purposes only.

• 2021-22 Estimated Budget for Full-time StudentsThe amounts listed below are standard figures used for budgeting purposes and eligibility for need-based financial aid for the academic year. Your actual bill will differ from these estimations — they are provided for planning purposes. Please note that tuition and fees, housing (for on-campus residents) and board (for students with meal plans) are the only costs paid directly to Clemson University. Books and supplies, transportation and personal costs will vary for each student and are estimates only.Cost of Attendance – SC ResidentType of CostUndergrad
  On or Off
  CampusUndergrad
  Commuter(1)Graduate
  Tier 1Graduate
  Tier 2Graduate
  Tier 3Graduate
  AssistantsTuition$14,118$14,118$12,764$10,858$9,416$1,330Fees(2)$1,440$1,440$1,634$1,634$1,634$958Major Enrichment(2)$0 – $2,500$0 – $2,500Books and Supplies$1,248$1,248$936$936$936$936Room(3)$7,808$1,666$8,506$8,506$8,506$8,506Board(4)$4,426$1,664$3,474$3,474$3,474$3,474Transportation$1,062$2,706$1,416$1,416$1,416$1,416Personal$3,994$3,994$3,994$3,994$3,994$3,994Loan Fees(5)$68$68$152$152$152$152TOTAL$34,164$26,904$32,876$30,970$29,528$20,766TOTAL with Laptop(6)$36,050$28,790Cost of Attendance – Non-SC ResidentType of CostUndergrad
  On or Off
  CampusUndergrad
  Commuter(1)Graduate
  Tier 1Graduate
  Tier 2Graduate
  Tier 3Graduate
  AssistantsTuition$37,110$37,110$27,510$22,566$19,476$1,330Fees(2)$1,440$1,440$1,634$1,634$1,634$958Major Enrichment(2)$0 – $2,500$0 – $2,500Books and Supplies$1,248$1,248$936$936$936$936Room(3)$7,808$1,666$8,506$8,506$8,506$8,506Board(4)$4,426$1,664$3,474$3,474$3,474$3,474Transportation$1,062$2,706$1,416$1,416$1,416$1,416Personal$3,994$3,994$3,994$3,994$3,994$3,994Loan Fees(5)$68$68$152$152$152$152TOTAL$57,156$49,896$47,662$42,678$39,588$20,766TOTAL with Laptop(6)$59,042$51,782
  1. A commuter is a dependent student who lives at home with parents (per HEA of 1986).
  2. Mandatory fees required for all full-time students and average lab fees. This does NOT include major enrichment fees which range from $0 – $2,500.
  3. The projected average dormitory cost is located in the first column. This matches very closely to the off-campus cost of living estimates from the College Board.
  4. The projected cost of an unlimited access meal plan is located in the first column. This matches very closely to the off-campus cost of living estimates from the College Board.
  5. Average federal loan fees for Direct Loan borrowers (if applicable).
  6. Includes an allowance of $1,800 for a laptop computer for freshmen. This total does NOT include major enrichment fees which range from $0 – $2,500.Direct costs for tuition, fees, room and board can be found on the Office of Student Financial Services website.Updated: 6/24/2021The following is a brief description of how the above budgets are derived. Budgets are based on a two-semester academic year (fall and spring):
  1. Tuition is based on the average costs for full-time enrollment. 
  2. Fees include all required charges for full-time enrollment plus average lab fees. This figure does not include differential fees, such as college-specific fees, nor does it include optional fees, such as parking and honors. See the explanation of fees.
     • Select the colleges below for Major-Specific Academic and Enrichment Fees:
       • College of Business
       • College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
       • College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
       • School of Nursing
       • College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities
       • Department of Political Science
       • Department of Psychology
       • Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
  3. Books and Supplies: This figure is based on surveys of student expenses for books and required coursework material for all majors. Estimated expenses by major can vary.
  4. Housing: The figure quoted in the first column is the average bed cost for on-campus housing. Visit the Clemson Home website for individual charges.
  5. Board: The figure in the first column is based on the charge for Unlimited Access to on-campus dining facilities for undergraduate students. Visit the Clemson Home website for information on available meal plans.
  6. Transportation: For commuters, this figure estimates the cost of driving to campus daily. For on-campus residents, this figure allows for several round-trips to home per year.
  7. Personal: This figure is calculated by the College Board regarding expenses for laundry, toiletries, entertainment and other miscellaneous expenses.
  8. Loan Fees: This figure is based on the average loan fee paid by borrowers in the prior academic year.
  9. Laptop: Includes an allowance of $1,885 for a laptop computer for all entering freshmen.
     (Note from survey data: Housing, board, transportation and personal expenses for students living in on-campus housing and for students living in off-campus housing (not with parents) average the same amount.)

Tuition and Fee Calculator

Students should use the Tuition and Fees Calculator to estimate tuition and fees based on their student type, degree program, and housing and dining plan selections. Based on the information provided, the calculator will generate the total estimated costs per semester.

Actual tuition and other University fees may also be found on this site, which is maintained by Student Financial Services.

Net Price Calculator

This calculator estimates your costs and deducts estimated grants and scholarships based on the information that you provide. The estimate is only valid for entering freshmen. See the Net Price Calculator.

Residency Classification

Eligibility to pay “in-state” tuition is based on laws and regulations of the State of South Carolina. Visit the Residency Classification website.
Clemson University Tuition and Scholarship Information

UNDERGRADUATE TUITION AND FEES

South Carolina Resident
(per year)

•  Tuition and fees*$15,558
•  Room and board$11,850 (approximate)
•  Books and supplies$1,188 (approximate)

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•  Total$28,596

Non-South Carolina Resident
(per year)

•  Tuition and fees*$38,550
•  Room and board$11,850 (approximate)
•  Books and supplies$1,188 (approximate)

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•  Total$51,588

Other Estimated Expenses

•  Personal expenses/
  transportation expenses$4,214
•  Estimated computer cost**$1,885

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*Assumes health and other mandatory fees (required for all full-time students) and average lab fees. Major enrichment fees apply to some majors and can range up to $2,500.
**All students are required to own a laptop computer. For details, visit clemson.edu/laptop.

All figures are for the 2020-2021 academic year and are subject to change.

clemson out of state acceptance rate

Clemson Acceptance Rate – Class of 2025This acceptance rate of 49% was significantly lower than the previous year which saw 62% admitted into the Class of 2024. The acceptance rate for in-state and out-of-state applicants was almost identical for the Class of 2024.