Clemson University
Established in 1889, Clemson University is a public institution in Clemson, South Carolina. It is the second-largest university in South Carolina, with close to 25,000 students enrolled in 2018. The university is structured into seven colleges, including the College of Social and Health Sciences that houses the nursing department. The university manages the Clemson Experimental Forest, which includes 17,500 acres of land for research and education. The campus includes three buildings from the beginning of the university. Hardin Hall, Tillman Hall, and Godfrey Hall were built between 1890 and 1898 and remain in use by the university.
Nursing students may enroll in the traditional BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, or MSN programs. The programs are all accredited by the CCNE. After graduating, most students find jobs in the nursing field within several months. In fact, the university has a nearly 100% job placement rate within three months of graduation. The traditional BSN program offers hands-on training through clinical labs in a state-of-the-art simulation skills center. During the junior and senior years, BSN students begin clinical rotations and take on more of their nursing courses. The RN to BSN program is offered entirely online, providing a flexible option for registered nurses seeking a BSN.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students24,387 |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate93% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 15 | 175 |
Master's degree | 4 | 37 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1927 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 07/01/1981 - 12/31/2005 |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1972 - 12/31/2005 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Admission
47%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1220 to 1390 |
ACT | 27 to 31 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $70 |
Graduates | $80 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $630/credit | |
In State Students | $630/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,540/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $636/credit | |
In State Students | $636/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,290/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $28,350 | $28,350 | $69,300 |
ADN | 70 | $44,100 | $44,100 | $107,800 |
BSN | 125 | $78,750 | $78,750 | $192,500 |
FNP | 50 | $31,800 | $31,800 | $64,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of Clemson University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 16% | $4,365 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $584 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 62% | $5,894 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 77% | $6,662 |
Federal Student Loans | 41% | $5,706 |
Private Loans | 8% | $16,992 |
$18,757
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$12,679 |
$30,001 to $48,000$14,137 |
$48,001 to $75,000$18,021 |
$75,001 to $110,000$19,963 |
Over $110,000$20,419 |
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Student Population
19,402
Undergrads
4,985
Graduates
11,881
Women
12,506
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
78% |
Black/African American |
6% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.