Tuition & net price

How much does Clemson University cost?

Published tuition is $15,554 in-state and $40,866 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $35,015 a year. After aid, families pay between $13,607 and $27,922 depending on income.

In-state tuition$15,554before aid
Out-of-state$40,866before aid
Lowest net price$13,607families under $30k
Highest net price$27,922families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $13,607 39%
$30,001–$48,000 $14,109 40%
$48,001–$75,000 $18,851 54%
$75,001–$110,000 $24,833 71%
Over $110,000 $27,922 80%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
15%
Take federal loans
31%
Typical repayment
$228/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in South Carolina.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
College of Charleston $12,978 $38,296 $32,362 $12,133
Presbyterian College $44,910 $44,910 $60,242 $18,277
Anderson University $34,970 $34,970 $50,192 $17,188
Newberry College $31,100 $31,100 $46,442 $19,887
Coastal Carolina University $11,640 $29,628 $26,692 $9,563
Winthrop University $14,678 $28,676 $30,710 $12,608

Clemson University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Clemson University?
Published tuition is $15,554 for in-state students and $40,866 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Clemson University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $13,607 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $27,922.
What is the total cost of attendance at Clemson University?
$35,015 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Clemson University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $71,513 ten years after starting, against $21,500 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.