Rankings

• National Universities: #75
• Top Public Schools: #36
• Best Value Schools: #202
• Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs: #50
• Nursing: #40
• Economics: #87
• First-Year Experiences: #39
• Co-ops/Internships: #15
• Best Colleges for Veterans: #45
• Best Undergraduate Teaching: #58
• Most Innovative Schools: #28
• Top Performers on Social Mobility: #284 Source

Mission And History

• Mission
• History
• Fast Facts

Accreditations

• University: Clemson University
• Accrediting Organization: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Accreditation Granted Date: 1927-01-01
• Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2023-12-05
• Next Reaffirmation Due: 2033-01-01

Strategic Goals

• Deliver the No. 1 Student Experience: Excel in experiential learning, amplify academic success and promote the Clemson Experience.
• Double Research by 2035: Build an AAU-aligned faculty to address societal needs, create world-class research infrastructure and leverage Innovation Campuses and partnerships.
• Transform Lives Statewide and Beyond: Enhance educational and economic opportunities; improve agriculture, natural resources and animal health; and improve health outcomes for South Carolinians.
• Full Plan

Resources And Documents

• Strategic Plan Goals
• Campus Plan
• Campus Map
• Virtual Tour: (No data available)
• Annual Security And Safety: (No data available)
• Peer Institution

Updated on 01/01/2026