Tuition and Fees

Estimated 2009-10

(excluding transportation expenses)

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

Other Estimated Expenses
Personal expenses — $1,966
One-time computer cost* — $1,250

*All freshmen are required to own a laptop computer. For complete details, go to laptop.clemson.edu.

Paying Your Bills

The Bursar's Office is the main cashiering office of the campus. They accept payment for utilities, phone bills, diploma sales, career center services, and various other university activities.

In-State Residency

Your eligibility to pay in-state tuition and fees is determined by South Carolina 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.

International Students

• Transfer of Funds
  Verification that sufficient funds are available for the student’s entire educational tenure at Clemson is an integral part of the admission process. Clemson University is a state institution funded by public monies. Consequently, all costs are paid at the beginning of each semester or term (August, January and May of each year). There are no funds for international undergraduate financial aid at Clemson. In addition, deferred payment privileges are not extended to international students. Please consider this when applying to your home government for transfer of funds to the United States.
• Employment
  Generally, U.S. immigration regulations prohibit international students from working during their period of study. Therefore, students must plan to have sufficient funds for the entire length of time they will study in the United States. Although on-campus employment may be available, under no circumstances should a student try to enter the United States with the intention of finding employment to finance his/her studies. Obtaining permission to seek employment off campus due to unforeseen economic hardship is sometimes possible but requires the endorsement of Clemson University’s foreign student adviser and the written approval of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This is available only after the student has satisfactorily completed two semesters of study.
  
  International undergraduates may participate in Clemson’s Cooperative Education program if required by the academic program, which affords participants the opportunity to alternate semesters of work and study in order to gain practical work experience.

Financial Aid

Financial aid applicants typically are advised of their selection or nonselection for assistance during the summer, when the aid programs are funded. Please contact the Office of Student Financial Aid for additional information. If needed, a Tuition Payment Plan is available.

University Housing (per semester)

Be sure to check out our detailed housing information and apply to live on campus.

Meal Plan Options (per semester)

Don’t forget to sign up for a meal plan so you can eat on campus. Visit the Campus Dining Web site for more detailed information.