Clemson University SAT and ACT scores
Clemson, SC · public college · 22,875 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Clemson University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Clemson University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Clemson University scored 1240 to 1410, with an average of 1353. A score at or above 1330 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Clemson University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 28 to 32. A 32 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Clemson University require the SAT or ACT?
Clemson University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Clemson University accept the CLT?
Clemson University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in South Carolina with similar scores
- Furman UniversitySAT 1260–1430
- Wofford CollegeSAT 1198–1343
- University of South Carolina-ColumbiaSAT 1180–1360
- College of CharlestonSAT 1140–1310
- American College of the Building ArtsSAT 1130–1290
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Auburn UniversitySAT 1260–1390
- College of the Holy CrossSAT 1240–1410
- Fairfield UniversitySAT 1260–1390
- Fisk UniversitySAT 1140–1510
- The University of the SouthSAT 1260–1390
- University of ConnecticutSAT 1210–1440
More about Clemson University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Clemson University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026