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Clemson University offers multiple pathways to success for students in the discipline of Architecture, beginning with a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture degree program and Minor in Architecture for undergraduate students.

For graduate students, the accredited degree program of Master of Architecture includes an additional specialized concentrations of Master of Architecture + Health.

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Bachelor of Arts in Architecture

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Master of Architecture

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Master of Architecture + Health

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Minor in Architecture

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Ph.D. in Planning, Design and the Built Environment

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Program Information

  • Demographics
    Gender Undergraduate Graduate
    Female 65.3% 58.5%
    Male 34.7% 41.5%
    Race/Ethnicity Undergraduate Graduate
    American Indian 0.5% 0%
    Black 6.2% 3.8%
    Asian or Pacific Islander

    3.9%

    		 1.5%
    Hispanic 15.2% 6.2%
    Caucasian 67.7% 72.3%
    Other 1.5% 16.2%
    Residency Undergraduate Graduate
    In-State 71.1% 37.7%
    Out-of-State 28.9% 62.3%
    Origin Undergraduate Graduate
    Domestic 99.5% 87.7%
    International 0.5% 12.3%

    Updated August 1, 2024

  • Degree Statistics

    Degrees Awarded

    The B.A. in Architecture and M.Arch programs have awarded the following number of degrees over the past five years:

    Degree Level 2023-2024 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020
    B.A. in Architecture 76 77 83 82 72
    M.Arch 57 50 46 42 39
    Total: 133 127 129 124 111
  • Costs of Attendance
    Undergraduate
    SC Resident    		 Undergraduate
    Out-of-State
    Resident    		 Graduate SC
    Resident
    Premier
    Program    		 Graduate
    Out-of-State
    Resident
    Premier
    Program
    Tuition & Fees $15,554 $39,448 $12,646 $24,798
    Room/Board OR Living Expenses (Grad) $12,871 $12,872 $14,752 $14,752
    Book/Supplies $1,436 $1,436 $1,080 $1,080
    Personal/transportation expenses $5,410 $5,410 $4,204 $4,204
    Loan Fee $66 $66 $156 $156
    Total $35,338 $59,282 $32,838 $44,990

    Supplies
    All first year B.A. in Architecture and M.Arch students are asked to purchase a list of supplies. The supply list will be provided to the students following summer orientation.

    Students are asked to purchase a laptop for use throughout their time at Clemson University prior to the begginning of their first semester. Clemson Computing & Information Technology recommends the Lenovo ThinkPad P16 ($3,749). For more informatin on recommended laptops, please visit the CCIT Recommended Laptop webpage.

    Required Semester Abroad
    B.A. in Architecture students are required to study abroad for one semester abroad. students studying in Charleston will pay tuition and fees according to their residency (in-state/out-of-state) and students studying in Barcelona or Genoa will pay Study Abroad tuition and fees.

    For students studying in Barcelona or Genoa they will also be required to pay a program fee to Clemson University that covers housing, insurance, Field Studies, and more. Students are also responsible for the cost of airfaire, meals, and other travel needs. 

    For more cost of attendance information please visit the Clemson University Tuition and Fee Calculator.

  • Faculty Information

    Faculty Composition

    • 42 Full-time faculty
    • 22 Part-time/Adjunct faculty

    Studio faculty:student ratio

    • Professional Studies Courses - 1:18.45
    • Professional Design Studio Courses - 1:10