Clemson University application deadlines for Fall 2027
Clemson, SC
Clemson University's next deadline is Clemson University Early Action deadline on October 15, 2026. All 5 dates are checked against Clemson University's own pages, and each one links to the page it came from. The financial aid deadline is often weeks before the application deadline, so check both.
- Cost of attendance
- $61,126
- published for 2025‑26
- Admitted
- 38%
- of applicants
- Typical SAT
- 1320
- midpoint of admitted students
- Undergraduates
- 23,300
What families actually pay
Average paid after grants and scholarships, by family income. The full bar is the sticker price.
- Under $30k$13,607
- $30k – 48k$14,109
- $48k – 75k$18,851
- $75k – 110k$24,833
- $110k and up$27,922
U.S. Department of Education figures for 2024‑25. An average, not a quote: what you pay depends on your own aid offer.
Admission and enrolment figures are the U.S. Department of Education's for 2024‑25. Confirm anything you are deciding on with the school.
- Early Actionin 16 days
Clemson University Early Action deadline
Clemson's Early Action deadline is October 15, very early in senior year. Any outstanding items on the admissions portal checklist, and any change to whether SAT/ACT scores are considered, must be finished by November 1.
If you miss it: Missing October 15 moves you to the Regular Decision round with a later answer.
- Regular Decisionin about 3 months
Clemson University Regular Decision deadline
Clemson's Regular Decision deadline is January 1, New Year's Day, and this is also the deadline that governs scholarship consideration. The application file must be complete by January 10.
If you miss it: An application submitted after January 1 loses scholarship consideration entirely at Clemson.
- Financial aidin about 3 months
Clemson FAFSA priority deadline for first-year students
Clemson's FAFSA priority deadline for incoming first-year students is January 1, much earlier than its April 1 date for continuing students. Filing by then is required for need-based scholarships, the federal SEOG grant, and Federal Work-Study.
If you miss it: A FAFSA after January 1 costs you consideration for Clemson need-based scholarships, SEOG, and Work-Study.
- Scholarshipsin about 3 months
Clemson scholarship file-completion deadline
There is no separate scholarship application for most Clemson awards. To be considered, you must apply for admission by January 1 AND have every required item, transcripts, test scores if submitting them, received by January 10.
If you miss it: A file still missing a transcript on January 11 drops you out of Clemson's scholarship pool even though the application was on time.
- Depositin about 7 months
Clemson enrollment decision deadline
Admitted first-year students for fall have until May 1 to decide whether to enroll at Clemson. Students admitted for fall may also opt into the summer term.
If you miss it: No answer by May 1 and Clemson releases the seat.
Last checked against Clemson University's own pages on . We re-read every source page weekly, and a date that stops appearing on it is pulled from this list rather than left standing.
Common questions about Clemson University
When is the Clemson University application deadline for Fall 2027?
January 1, 2027, for Regular Decision deadline. An application submitted after January 1 loses scholarship consideration entirely at Clemson.
When is Clemson University's Early Action deadline?
October 15, 2026. Missing October 15 moves you to the Regular Decision round with a later answer.
When is Clemson University's Clemson FAFSA priority deadline for first-year students?
January 1, 2027. A FAFSA after January 1 costs you consideration for Clemson need-based scholarships, SEOG, and Work-Study.
When is Clemson University's Clemson scholarship file-completion deadline?
January 10, 2027. A file still missing a transcript on January 11 drops you out of Clemson's scholarship pool even though the application was on time.
How much does Clemson University cost?
About $35,814 a year in state and $61,126 out of state for 2025-26. That is the published sticker price, before any grants or scholarships.
How hard is it to get into Clemson University?
Clemson University admits about 38% of applicants, with a typical admitted SAT near 1320.
How many students go to Clemson University?
Around 23,300 undergraduates.
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