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 | Undergrad Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,038 | $14,038 |
| Fees(2) | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Major Enrichment(2) | $0-$2,500 | $0-$2,500 |
| Books, Supplies & Course Materials(6) | $1,576 | $1,576 |
| Housing(3) | $9,304 | $2,023 |
| Food(4) | $5,576 | $2,023 |
| Transportation | $1,320 | $3,672 |
| Personal | $4,484 | $4,484 |
| Loan Fees(5) | $68 | $68 |
| TOTAL | $38,198 | $29,716 |
| Total with laptop(6) | $40,722 | $32,240 |
Non-South Carolina Resident
| Type of Cost | Undergrad On or Off Campus | Undergrad Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,020 | $42,020 |
| Fees(2) | $1,832 | $1,832 |
| Major Enrichment(2) | $0-$2,500 | $0-$2,500 |
| Books, Supplies & Course Materials(6) | $1,576 | $1,576 |
| Housing(3) | $9,304 | $2,023 |
| Food(4) | $5,576 | $2,023 |
| Transportation | $1,320 | $3,672 |
| Personal | $4,484 | $4,484 |
| Loan Fees(5) | $68 | $68 |
| TOTAL | $66,180 | $57,698 |
| Total with laptop(6) | $68,704 | $60,222 |
Graduate Cost of Attendance
South Carolina Resident
| Type of Cost | Graduate Tier 1 | Graduate Tier 2 | Graduate Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,562 | $11,500 | $9,940 |
| Fees(2) | $1,886 | $1,886 | $1,886 |
|
Books, Supplies & Course Materials(6) |
$954 | $954 |
$954 |
| Housing(3) | $10,454 | $10,454 | $10,454 |
| Food(4) | $4,612 | $4,612 | $4,612 |
| Transportation | $1,822 | $1,822 | $1,822 |
| Personal | $4,484 | $4,484 | $4,484 |
| Loan Fees(5) | $164 | $164 | $164 |
| TOTAL | $37,938 | $35,876 | $34,316 |
Non-South Carolina Resident
| Type of Cost | Graduate Tier 1 | Graduate Tier 2 | Graduate Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $29,276 | $23,930 | $20,588 |
| Fees(2) | $1,886 | $1,886 | $1,886 |
|
Books, Supplies & Course Materials(6) |
$954 | $954 |
$954 |
| Housing(3) | $10,454 | $10,454 | $10,454 |
| Food(4) | $4,612 | $4,612 | $4,612 |
| Transportation | $1,822 | $1,822 | $1,822 |
| Personal | $4,484 | $4,484 | $4,484 |
| Loan Fees(5) | $164 | $164 | $164 |
| TOTAL | $53,652 | $48,306 | $44,964 |
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 2026-2027 Academic Year Type of Cost Graduate Assistant Tuition $0 Fees(2) $1,208 Books, Supplies & Course Materials(6)
$954 Housing(3) $10,454 Food(4) $4,612 Transportation $1,822 Personal $4,484 Loan Fees (5) $164 TOTAL $23,698 -
Non-South Carolina Resident
Graduate Assistant Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026 Academic Year Type of Cost Graduate Assistant Tuition $0 Fees(2) $1,208 Books, Supplies & Course Materials(6)
$954 Housing(3) $10,454 Food(4) $4,612 Transportation $1,822 Personal $4,484 Loan Fees (5) $164 TOTAL $23,698
Chart Notes
- A commuter is a dependent student who lives at home with parents (per HEA of 1986). Living expenses are based on the Parents’ IPA (ED EFC Guide 2023-24) adjusted for inflation.
- 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.
- Projected average dormitory cost is located in first column. This matches very closely to off-campus cost of living estimates from the College Board.
- Projected cost of unlimited access meal plan is located in first column. This matches very closely to off-campus cost of living estimates from the College Board.
- Average federal loan fees for Direct Loan borrowers (if applicable).
- An allowance of $2,524 (average of recommended 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.
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.
