Clemson University: cost & net price by income
Clemson, South Carolina
The average net price at Clemson University is about $22,112 per year — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $13,744 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $24,808. Published in-state tuition is $15,554. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$13,744/yr
- $30k–$48k$16,650/yr
- $48k–$75k$20,797/yr
- $75k–$110k$23,993/yr
- $110k+$24,808/yr
Clemson University cost at a glance
- Average net price
- $22,112
- In-state tuition
- $15,554
- Out-of-state tuition
- $39,498
- Students receiving aid
- 74%
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Clemson University actually cost after aid?
- The average net price at Clemson University is about $22,112 per year — the real cost after grants and scholarships, which is usually far below the published sticker price.
- How much does Clemson University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Clemson University is about $13,744 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Clemson University?
- At Clemson University, published in-state tuition is $15,554 and out-of-state tuition is $39,498 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Clemson University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Clemson University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)