by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Clemson University, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Clemson cost report:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Clemson University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $38,550 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $15,558 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $37,110 | $1,440 | $38,550 |
| In-State | $14,118 | $1,440 | $15,558 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Clemson University cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Clemson University is fairly expensive when compared to other schools across the United States. It's yearly out-of-state tuition and fees costs for undergrads is $38,550.
In-state undergrads in South Carolina pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Clemson only charges $15,558 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Clemson University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Southeast | South Carolina | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Expensive | Average |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Clemson University Financial Aid.
In-state Clemson tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.40% over the past five years. South Carolina residents may pay an estimated $15,682 this school year.
If the in-state Clemson tuition and fees growth rate stays consistent, two years of study could cost $31,427, and four years would cost $63,106.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 1.28% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $39,541.
This would result in a total cost of $79,586 for two years and $161,217 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Clemson.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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