Clemson, SC · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson University (in-state) | $15,554 | — |
| SC average | $16,649 | -7% |
| National average | $18,082 | -14% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $15,554 | $62,216 |
| Out-of-state | $40,866 | $163,464 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Clemson University ranks 37 by in-state tuition among the 63 SC colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 163% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Clemson University | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Fortis College-Columbia | $14,777 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Myrtle Beach | $16,364 |
| Winthrop University | $14,678 |
| Morris College | $16,664 |
In-state tuition at Clemson University is $15,554 per year; out-of-state students pay $40,866.
Clemson University in-state tuition is 7% below the SC average of $16,649.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Clemson University is 14% below that.
$15,554 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Clemson University comes to about $62,216 for an in-state student and $163,464 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Clemson University ranks 37 out of the 63 SC colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.