Clemson University
About
A top-25 public university with a reputation for excellence that’s known worldwide, Clemson University leads the way in providing a hands-on education — in the lab, in the arts and in the field. Academic programs lay the groundwork for innovative research at this South Carolina university. With more than 80 undergraduate majors and 110 graduate degree programs, there are plenty of opportunities an...
A top-25 public university with a reputation for excellence that’s known worldwide, Clemson University leads the way in providing a hands-on education — in the lab, in the arts and in the field. Academic programs lay the groundwork for innovative research at this South Carolina university. With more than 80 undergraduate majors and 110 graduate degree programs, there are plenty of opportunities and career paths to choose from.Clemson is home to some of the nation’s most exceptional professors, and our internationally recognized faculty attracts some of the highest-achieving college students. In 2012, more than half of entering freshmen were ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school classes. With a wide array of campus facilities and programs, Clemson is designed to enhance a student’s entire educational experience.Research opportunities, travel abroad, mentoring programs and campus involvement are all part of the undergraduate experience. It’s also a key part of what shapes our students into the innovative and world-changing professionals of tomorrow.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 52 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 25,066
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 15.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 6%
- Female : Male
- 49 : 51
- Staff
- 5,585
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
36 subjectsQS
16 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality & Leisure Management | 51-100 | - | 2025 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 351-400 | - | 2024 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-430 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-450 | - | 2023 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2022 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2024 |
| Business & Management Studies | 501-550 | - | 2023 |
| Biological Sciences | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-640 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 651-700 | - | 2024 |
US News
15 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | =155 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Civil Engineering | =157 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =373 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =395 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =408 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =422 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =423 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =458 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 463 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =492 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =532 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =535 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =543 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =642 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =866 | 47.6 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Clemson University?
Clemson University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 951-1000, THE Rank 801–1000, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =676.
When was Clemson University founded?
Clemson University was founded in 1889.
What are the top subjects at Clemson University?
Top subjects at Clemson University include: Water Resources, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Mechanical Engineering, Automation & Control, Materials Science.
Where is Clemson University located?
Clemson University is located in Clemson, United States.