Prospective Students
Tuition Costs

Estimated 2008-09

(excluding transportation expenses)

Resident Full Time (per year)

Tuition and fees* — $11,108
Room and board — $6,556 (approximate)
Books and supplies — $900 (approximate)
Total — $18,564

Nonresident Full Time (per year)

Tuition and fees* — $24,130
Room and board — $6,556 (approximate)
Books and supplies — $900 (approximate)
Total — $31,586

*Assumes medical fee (required for all full-time students) and an average of $200 in lab fees.

Other Estimated Expenses

Personal expenses — $1,920
One-time computer cost* — $1,300
*All freshmen are required to own a laptop computer. For complete details, go to laptop.clemson.edu.

In-State Residency

Your eligibility to pay in-state tuition and fees is determined by S.C. law. If you are unsure of your status concerning payment of in-state tuition and fees, you are responsible for securing a ruling from the University by providing all relevant information on the residency application. These forms and a copy of the S.C. law are available from the Office of Admissions. Complete and return the application at least two weeks before registration for the semester for which you wish the in-state rate to apply. The Office of Residency Classification assists graduate and continuing undergraduate students with application for entitlement to pay in-state rates on tuition and fees. Entering freshmen should contact the Office of Admissions regarding residency status.

Financial Aid

Financial aid applicants typically are advised of their selection or nonselection for assistance in the summer, when the aid programs are funded. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (864) 656-2280 or by email for additional information. A Tuition Payment Plan is available. (To help you determine the amount of family resources available toward paying your college costs, use these financial aid worksheets.)

University Housing (per semester)

For detailed housing information, click here.

Meal Plan Options (per semester)

For detailed meal plan options, click here.

See complete fee schedule here.