Clemson University
- Public
- Research university
Clemson University: international tuition 42,020 USD per year, one-year total cost 66,180 USD, acceptance rate 38.3%. Merit scholarships are not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
Clemson explicitly says there are no scholarships for international undergraduates, so Vietnamese students should not expect school scholarships. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile requirements are unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 38.3% of applicants (23,586 of 61,517). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 620–700, Math 620–710, ACT 28–32. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 66,180 USD, before any scholarship. There are 2 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/5. You apply through Clemson Application, Coalition Application, Powered by Scoir or the Common Appli. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Clemson University?
International tuition is 42,020 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 66,180 USD.
Does Clemson University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are not open to international students. Clemson explicitly says there are no scholarships for international undergraduates, so Vietnamese students should not expect school scholarships. Need-based aid, need-blind status and CSS Profile requirements are unclear.
What English scores does Clemson University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Clemson University?
The acceptance rate is 38.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Sister-State Agreements (in-state tuition)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool pageIn-state tuition rate
The Sister-State program gives in-state tuition specifically to citizens of certain foreign countries and states, so it is open to eligible international students rather than excluding them.
- Renewable in later years
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Paige Anastasi2025Vlog
- Oduraa Quartey2023Vlog
- Shanmukh Ram2022Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
The page splits rates only by South Carolina residency; this is the non-resident rate, and the page gives no separate international-student rate.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe Cost and Aid page says merit is reviewed automatically with admission, but does not say this covers international students, and the international page says they get no scholarships, so unclear.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission decisions ignore international applicants' ability to pay; only proof of funds after admission is mentioned.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; the school only requires proof of funds for the I-20 and the FAFSA for US citizens.
Scholarships at this school
First-Year Recruiting ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page describes scholarships for first-year students reviewed through admission, but does not state eligibility for international students.
Deadline: Apply by January 1; submit supporting materials by January 10.
Sister-State Agreements (in-state tuition)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
The Sister-State program gives in-state tuition specifically to citizens of certain foreign countries and states, so it is open to eligible international students rather than excluding them.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- SATACTOptional
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 42 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 28 United States schools admitting 15–40% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Final application and credentials deadline for Fall entry (August enrollment)Applicationabout198days
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AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
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Where the school is
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data