Clemson University offers a teaching & learning environment more common to private, liberal arts colleges, but with the increased academic, community service and social opportunities found at a major public university. Clemson awards bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees.
One of the countrys most selective public research universities, Clemson University serves a uniquely driven and highly accomplished student body. Ranked as the 21st best national public university by U.S.News & World Report, Clemson is a science- and engineering-oriented college dedicated to teaching, research and service. Clemson awards bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Founded in 1889, we remain committed both to world-class research and a high quality of life. In fact, 91 percent of our seniors say theyd pick Clemson again if they had it to do over. Clemsons retention and graduation rates rank among the highest in the country for public universities. Weve been named among the best values by Kiplinger magazine in 2013, and SmartMoney in 2012 ranked us No. 7 in student return on investment.