by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Clemson University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Clemson University were $15,554 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $40,866. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,516 in-state and $1,516 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $39,350 |
| Fees | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Total | $15,554 | $40,866 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What will Clemson University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Clemson University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Clemson University comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Clemson University Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Clemson University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,118 | $37,110 |
| Two Years Ago | $14,118 | $38,062 |
| One Year Ago | $14,038 | $37,982 |
| Most Recent Year | $14,038 | $39,350 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Clemson has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.6%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $42,337 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of -0.01%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $15,552. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.97%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $41,672.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,552 | $41,672 |
| In 2 Years | $15,550 | $42,494 |
| In 3 Years | $15,548 | $43,332 |
| In 4 Years | $15,546 | $44,187 |
| In 5 Years | $15,544 | $45,059 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $171,685, compared with about $62,196 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Clemson University, see the Clemson University Financial Aid page.
