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 estimations — they are provided for planning purposes. Please note that tuition and fees, housing (for on-campus residents) and board (for students with meal plans) are the only costs paid directly to Clemson University. Books and supplies, transportation and personal costs will vary for each student and are estimates only.
| Type of Cost | Undergrad On or Off Campus |
Undergrad Commuter(1) |
Graduate Tier 1 |
Graduate Tier 2 |
Graduate Tier 3 |
Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,118 | $14,118 | $12,450 | $10,600 | $9,200 | $1,330 |
| Fees(2) | $1,440 | $1,440 | $1,634 | $1,634 | $1,634 | $958 |
| Major Enrichment(2) | $0 - $2,500 | $0 - $2,500 | ||||
| Books and Supplies | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 |
| Room(3) | $7,482 | $1,626 | $7,928 | $7,928 | $7,928 | $7,928 |
| Board(4) | $4,368 | $1,626 | $2,786 | $2,786 | $2,786 | $2,786 |
| Transportation | $1,020 | $2,778 | $2,032 | $2,032 | $2,032 | $2,032 |
| Personal | $3,194 | $3,194 | $3,194 | $3,194 | $3,194 | $3,194 |
| Loan Fees(5) | $70 | $70 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| TOTAL | $32,880 | $26,040 | $31,362 | $29,512 | $28,112 | $19,566 |
| TOTAL with Laptop(6) | $34,765 | $27,925 |
| Type of Cost | Undergrad On or Off Campus |
Undergrad Commuter(1) |
Graduate Tier 1 |
Graduate Tier 2 |
Graduate Tier 3 |
Graduate Assistants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,110 | $37,110 | $26,850 | $22,050 | $19,050 | $1,330 |
| Fees(2) | $1,440 | $1,440 | $1,634 | $1,634 | $1,634 | $958 |
| Major Enrichment(2) | $0 - $2,500 | $0 - $2,500 | ||||
| Books and Supplies | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 | $1,188 |
| Room(3) | $7,482 | $1,626 | $7,928 | $7,928 | $7,928 | $7,928 |
| Board(4) | $4,368 | $1,626 | $2,786 | $2,786 | $2,786 | $2,786 |
| Transportation | $1,020 | $2,778 | $2,032 | $2,032 | $2,032 | $2,032 |
| Personal | $3,194 | $3,194 | $3,194 | $3,194 | $3,194 | $3,194 |
| Loan Fees(5) | $70 | $70 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| TOTAL | $55,872 | $49,032 | $44,912 | $40,962 | $37,962 | $19,566 |
| TOTAL with Laptop(6) | $57,757 | $50,917 |
- A commuter is a dependent student who lives at home with parents (per HEA of 1986).
- 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 located in the first column. This matches very closely to the off-campus cost of living estimates from the College Board.
- The projected cost of an unlimited access meal plan is located in the first column. This matches very closely to the off-campus cost of living estimates from the College Board.
- Average federal loan fees for Direct Loan borrowers (if applicable).
- Includes an allowance of $1,885 for a laptop computer for freshmen. This total does NOT include major enrichment fees which range from $0 - $2,500.
Direct costs for tuition, fees, room and board can be found on the Office of Student Financial Services website.
Updated: 7/25/2020
The following is a brief description of how the above budgets are derived. 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 honors. See the explanation of fees.
- Select the colleges below for Major-Specific Academic and Enrichment Fees:
- College of Business
- College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
- College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
- School of Nursing
- College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Psychology
- Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
- Select the colleges below for Major-Specific Academic and Enrichment Fees:
- Books and Supplies: This figure is based on surveys of student expenses for books and required coursework material for all majors. Estimated expenses by major can vary.
- Housing: The figure quoted in the first column is the average bed cost for on-campus housing. Visit the Clemson Home website for individual charges.
- Board: The figure in the first column is based on the charge for Unlimited Access to on-campus dining facilities for undergraduate students. Visit the Clemson Home website for information on available meal plans.
- Transportation: For commuters, this 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: This figure is calculated by the College Board regarding expenses for laundry, toiletries, entertainment and other miscellaneous expenses.
- Loan Fees: This figure is based on the average loan fee paid by borrowers in the prior academic year.
- Laptop: Includes an allowance of $1,885 for a laptop computer for all entering freshmen.
(Note from survey data: Housing, board, transportation and personal expenses for students living in on-campus housing and for students living in off-campus housing (not with parents) average the same amount.)