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The estimated cost of attendance is used to determine the maximum financial aid available based on student classification. The tables below provide the average annual cost to attend Clemson and should only be used for planning purposes.
Estimated Budget for Full-time Students
The amounts listed below are standard figures used for budgeting purposes and eligibility for need-based financial aid for the academic year. Your actual bill will differ from these estimates. Please note that tuition and fees, housing (for on-campus residents) and food (for students with meal plans) are the only costs paid directly to Clemson University. Books, course materials, supplies, transportation and personal costs are estimates and will vary for each student.
South Carolina Resident Cost of Attendance
| Type of Cost | Undergrad On or Off Campus | Undergrad Commuter(1) | Graduate Tier 1 | Graduate Tier 2 | Graduate Tier 3 | Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $14,038 | $13,222 | $11,220 | $9,706 | $650 |
| Fees(2) | $1,516 | $1,516 | $1,426 | $1,426 | $1,426 | $1,188 |
| Major Enrichment(2) | $0 - $2,500 | $0 - $2,500 | ||||
Books, Supplies & Course Materials | $1,436 | $1,436 | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Housing(3) | $8,026 | $1,806 | $9,420 | $9,420 | $9,420 | $9,420 |
| Food(4) | $4,846 | $1,804 | $3,768 | $3,768 | $3,768 | $3,768 |
| Transportation | $1,206 | $4,710 | $1,564 | $1,564 | $1,564 | $1,564 |
| Personal | $4,204 | $4,204 | $4,204 | $4,204 | $4,204 | $4,204 |
| Loan Fees(5) | $66 | $66 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $35,338 | $29,580 | $34,840 | $32,838 | $31,324 | $22,030 |
| TOTAL with Laptop(6) | $37,222 | $31,464 |
Non-South Carolina Resident Cost of Attendance
| Type of Cost | Undergrad On or Off Campus | Undergrad Commuter(1) | Graduate Tier 1 | Graduate Tier 2 | Graduate Tier 3 | Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,982 | $37,982 | $28,562 | $23,372 | $20,128 | $650 |
| Fees(2) | $1,516 | $1,516 | $1,426 | $1,426 | $1,426 | $1,188 |
| Major Enrichment(2) | $0 - $2,500 | $0 - $2,500 | ||||
| Books, Supplies & Course Materials | $1,436 | $1,436 | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 | $1,080 |
| Housing(3) | $8,026 | $1,806 | $9,420 | $9,420 | $9,420 | $9,420 |
| Food(4) | $4,846 | $1,804 | $3,768 | $3,768 | $3,768 | $3,768 |
| Transportation | $1,206 | $4,710 | $1,564 | $1,564 | $1,564 | $1,564 |
| Personal | $4,204 | $4,204 | $4,204 | $4,204 | $4,204 | $4,204 |
| Loan Fees(5) | $66 | $66 | $156 | $156 | $156 | $156 |
| TOTAL | $59,282 | $53,524 | $50,180 | $44,990 | $41,746 | $22,030 |
| TOTAL with Laptop(6) | $61,166 | $55,408 |
Chart Notes
- A commuter is a dependent student who lives at home with parents (per HEA of 1986). Living expenses are based on the Parents' Income Protection Allowance (ED EFC Guide 2023-2024).
- Mandatory fees required for all full-time students and average lab fees. This does NOT include major enrichment fees, which range from $0-$2,500.
- The projected average dormitory cost is in the first column. This very closely matches the off-campus cost of living estimates from College Board.
- The projected cost of an unlimited access meal plan is in the first column. This matches the off-campus cost of living estimates from College Board very closely.
- Average federal loan fees for Direct Loan borrowers (if applicable).
- Includes an allowance of $1,884 for a laptop computer for first-year students. This total does NOT include major enrichment fees, which range from $0-$2,500.
- How Budgets Charts Are Created
How Chart Budgets are Created
Updated 7/18/2022
Budgets are based on a two-semester academic year (Fall and Spring):
- Tuition is based on the average costs for full-time enrollment.
Fees include all required charges for full-time enrollment plus average lab fees. This figure does not include differential fees, such as college-specific fees, nor does it include optional fees, such as parking and the Clemson University Honors College. See the explanation of fees (PDF).
Select the colleges below for Major-Specific Academic and Enrichment Fees:
- Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
- College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
- College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
- School of Nursing
- College of Architecture, Art and Construction
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice
- Books, Course Materials, and Supplies figures are based on surveys of student expenses for books and required coursework material for all majors. Estimated expenses by major can vary.
Housing figures quoted in the first column show the average bed cost for on-campus housing. Visit Clemson Home for individual charges.
The food figure in the first column is based on the charge for Unlimited Access to on-campus dining facilities for undergraduate students. Visit Clemson Home for information on available meal plans.
- For commuters, the transportation figure estimates the cost of driving to campus daily. For on-campus residents, this figure allows for several round trips to home per year.
- Personal expenses are calculated by the College Board regarding expenses for laundry, toiletries, entertainment and other miscellaneous expenses.
- Loan fees are based on the average loan fee paid by borrowers in the prior academic year.
- The laptop cost Includes an allowance of $1,460 for a laptop computer for all entering first-year students.
(Note from survey data: Housing, food, transportation and personal expenses for students living in on-campus housing and for students living in off-campus housing without parents average the same amount.)
Additional Cost and Payment information
Direct costs for tuition, fees, housing, food, payment plans and further billing information can be found on the Office of Student Financial Services website.
