Estimated Cost of Attendance
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
Budgets are based on a two-semester academic year, Fall and Spring. 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.
Costs billed by Clemson
Tuition, fees, applicable major enrichments, housing (for on-campus residents) and food (for students with meal plans) are the only costs billed and paid directly to Clemson University.
Other expenses
Students should plan for additional costs that are not paid to Clemson University. These costs include books, course materials, supplies, transportation, loan fees and personal costs. The budgeted estimates for these costs are reflected below. Actual costs may vary for each student.
Undergraduate Cost of Attendance
South Carolina Resident
| Type of Cost | Undergrad On or Off Campus(A) | Undergrad Commuter(B) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition(1) | $14,038 | $14,038 |
| Fees(2) | $1,816 | $1,816 |
| Major Enrichment(2) | $0-$2,500 | $0-$2,500 |
| Books, Supplies & Course Materials(3) | $1,496 | 1,496 |
| Housing(4) | $8,904 | $1,912 |
| Food(5) | $5,320 | $1,912 |
| Transportation(6) | $1,266 | $3,382 |
| Personal(7) | $4,222 | $4,222 |
| Loan Fees(8) | $68 | $68 |
| TOTAL | $37,130 | $28,846 |
| Total with laptop(C) | $40,020 | $31,736 |
Non-South Carolina Resident
| Type of Cost | Undergrad On or Off Campus(A) | Undergrad Commuter(B) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition(1) | $40,562 | $40,562 |
| Fees(2) | $1,816 | $1,816 |
| Major Enrichment(2) | $0-$2,500 | $0-$2,500 |
| Books, Supplies & Course Materials(3) | $1,496 | 1,496 |
| Housing(4) | $8,904 | $1,912 |
| Food(5) | $5,320 | $1,912 |
| Transportation(6) | $1,266 | $3,382 |
| Personal(7) | $4,222 | $4,222 |
| Loan Fees(8) | $68 | $68 |
| TOTAL | $63,654 | $55,379 |
| Total with laptop(C) | $66,544 | $58,260 |
Graduate Cost of Attendance
South Carolina Resident
| Type of Cost | Graduate Tier 1 | Graduate Tier 2 | Graduate Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition(1) | $13,562 | $11,500 | $9,940 |
| Fees(2) | $1,760 | $1,760 | $1,760 |
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Books, Supplies & Course Materials(3) |
$1,116 | $1,116 |
$1,116 |
| Housing(4) | $10,362 | $10,362 | $10,362 |
| Food(5) | $4,144 | $4,144 | $4,144 |
| Transportation(6) | $1,688 | $1,688 | $1,688 |
| Personal(7) | $4,222 | $4,222 | $4,222 |
| Loan Fees(8) | $164 | $164 | $164 |
| TOTAL | $37,018 | $34,956 | $33,396 |
Non-South Carolina Resident
| Type of Cost | Graduate Tier 1 | Graduate Tier 2 | Graduate Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition(1) | $29,276 | $23,930 | $20,588 |
| Fees(2) | $1,760 | $1,760 | $1,760 |
|
Books, Supplies & Course Materials(3) |
$1,116 | $1,116 |
$1,116 |
| Housing(4) | $10,362 | $10,362 | $10,362 |
| Food(5) | $4,144 | $4,144 | $4,144 |
| Transportation(6) | $1,688 | $1,688 | $1,688 |
| Personal(7) | $4,222 | $4,222 | $4,222 |
| Loan Fees(8) | $164 | $164 | $164 |
| TOTAL | $52,732 | $47,386 | $23,218 |
Graduate Assistant Cost of Attendance
For more information about Graduate costs and aid related to assistantships and fellowships, visit Graduate Admissions.
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South Carolina Resident
Graduate Assistant Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026 Academic Year Type of Cost Graduate Assistant Tuition(1) $0 Fees(2) $1,522 Books, Supplies & Course Materials(3)
$1,116 Housing(4) $10,362 Food(5) $4,144 Transportation(6) $1,688 Personal(7) $4,222 Loan Fees (8) $164 TOTAL $23,218 -
Non-South Carolina Resident
Graduate Assistant Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026 Academic Year Type of Cost Graduate Assistant Tuition(1) $0 Fees(2) $1,522 Books, Supplies & Course Materials(3)
$1,116 Housing(4) $10,362 Food(5) $4,144 Transportation(6) $1,688 Personal(7) $4,222 Loan Fees (8) $164 TOTAL $23,218
Chart Notes
- Financial aid budgets are the same for students who live on campus or off campus when determining the maximum amount of aid available. Actual billed costs may vary.
- A commuter is a dependent student who lives at home with their parents (per HEA of 1986). Living expenses are based on the Parents' IPA (ED EFC Guide 2023-2024) adjusted for inflation.
- An allowance of $2,890 (average of preferred models) for a laptop is added for first-year students. The total at the bottom does NOT include major enrichment fees, which range from $0-$2,500.
- Tuition is based on the average costs for full-time enrollment (12+ credit hours for undergraduate and 9+ credit hours for graduate per semester)
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This estimate includes all mandatory fees required for a full-time student plus average lab fees. This figure does NOT include differential fees, such as college-specific fees like major enrichments. This figure also does NOT include optional fees, such as parking, Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Clemson University Honors College. See the explanation of fees.
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Major Enrichment Fees
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 per bed cost for on-campus housing.Visit Clemson Home for individual charges by Residence Hall. Note: On-campus housing costs vary by selection ranging from $6,426 to $13,698 per academic year.
- The food figure is based on the base 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-trip home per year.
- Personal expenses are calculated by the College Board regarding expenses for toiletries, entertainment and other miscellaneous expenses.
- Average federal loan fees for Direct Loan borrowers (if applicable).
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.
