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Clemson University admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 38%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1240-1410
- ACT (middle 50%): 28-32
Clemson University is selective. If your GPA and scores land inside its admitted range, admission is realistic and the rest of your application makes the difference.
What you need to get into Clemson University
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1410 or an ACT around 32 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Clemson University a stronger bet. Below 1240, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Clemson University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Clemson University's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Clemson University with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Clemson University?
Clemson University has a 38% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Clemson University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Clemson University scored 1240-1410 on the SAT. Scoring above 1410 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1240 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Clemson University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Clemson University scored 28-32 on the ACT. Above 32 is strong, below 28 is below the typical admit.
Is Clemson University a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Clemson University's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.