Clemson University Transfer and Admissions Information

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4 year
23.5K

Full + Part time Students
1:16

Faculty to Student Ratio
8%

Transfer Student Ratio
$23K

Avg. Financial Aid

The heart of Clemson University is its more than 22,000 undergraduate students. With more than 80 undergraduate and 120 graduate programs, you’ll find something at Clemson University that interests you. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Clemson among the country's top public national universities. We are dedicated to intellectual leadership, collaboration, public service, innovative research and a winning spirit — in academics, athletics and life. Since 1889, Clemson University has built a proud heritage of attracting intelligent, competitive students and helping each one reach his or her full potential. Come discover what this university has to offer and start making your mark on the world.

Over 174,500 courses transfer into Clemson University

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Overview

Founded	1889
Total Faculty	2,065
Full-Time Undergraduate	22,747
Part-Time Undergraduate	731
Application Acceptance Rate	53%
Transfer Students	1,513
Programs	119 Programs
Courses	7,691 Courses
Transfer Agreements	25 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	174,959 incoming Equivalencies 47,650 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$15,554
Out-of-State Tuition	$39,498
Books and Supplies	$1,436
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	42%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$9,462
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	77%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$13,585

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Please do not delay in filling out the FAFSA if you are applying for financial aid. This can be done online and must submitted as close to January 1 as possible. The federal code is 003425 for submitting the FAFSA to Clemson. http://www.clemson.edu/financial-aid/
Tuition and Fees:

https://www.clemson.edu/finance/student-financials/tuition-fees/

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Clemson University enrolls over 1500 transfer students each year.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall 2023semester: 3,865
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall 2023 semester: 2,045
Percentage Accepted:

Fall 2023 semester: 53%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall 2023 semester: 1,513
Degree Completion Programs:

RN-BSN and Accelerated Second Degree Nursing Completion Programs: Contact Cynthia Mihalchick at (864)720-mihalch@clemson.edu

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Spring	Dec 1
Fall	July 1
Summer Session I	Two weeks before classes begin.
Summer Session II	Two weeks before classes begin.
Maymester	Two weeks before classes begin.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer students should have earned a cumulative grade point average of approximately 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (3.0 preferred). Majors such as business, health science, nursing, general engineering, construction science, architecture,landscape architecture, performing arts, communication, sports communication, criminal justice, and education education majors are more competitive. Please go to the admissions website for current requirements.
Official Transcripts:

Request final official transcript(s) to be sent from each college previously attended. Unofficial transcripts or grade reports are not accepted.
SAT Scores:

SAT/ACT scores are not required for transfer students who have at least 30 semester hours of transferable credit after high school graduation. Test scores are necessary if you submit an application and have less than the 30 required semester hours.
Letters of Recommendation:

Recommendation letters are not required.
Essay:

An essay is not required.
Application Fee:

$70.00 submitted with online application at www.clemson.edu.
Interview:

Interviews are not required for admission. The admissions office is open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Other Requirements:

Freshman level math, science and English for your intended major is preferred. A 3.0 minimum GPA and prerequisite courses are required for some majors. See transfer admissions website for most current requirements.
Apply Here:

http://www.clemson.edu/admissions/applying-to-clemson/transfer-students.html

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Graded at least one letter grade above minimum passing mark which is a C or better. Please see the transfer policy at: https://www.clemson.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/course-transfer-information.html
Credits (Min/Max):

To qualify for an undergraduate degree, a student must complete through instruction from Clemson a minimum of 37 of the last 43 credits presented for the degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Transfer Policy17a8fc (3).docx
Appeals Process Document:

Appeals Process28ceb0 (4).docx

Additional Links

Information for Transfer Out Students

View Transfer Agreements:

https://www.clemson.edu/cecas/departments/ge/prospective-students/prospective-students/dual-education.html
Special Programs:

Clemson University offers Dual-Education degrees in cooperation with several liberal arts schools in and around South Carolina in the College of Engineering.

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