Superior Academics With a variety of opportunities for experiential learning, Clemson students immerse themselves in different cultures, join the workforce between semesters and walk away from Clemson with strong examples of advanced research to show potential employers.

#86 out of 439 Clemson University Rankings Clemson University is ranked #86 out of 439 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

Since 1896, Clemson graduates have taken pride in wearing their Clemson rings. Clemson rings are designed to honor the land-grant mission, military heritage and connection that ties all Clemson alumni together with the motto, “Who shall separate us now?”

Clemson was founded in 1889 through a bequest from Thomas Green Clemson, a Philadelphia-born, European-educated engineer, musician and artist who married John C. Calhoun's daughter, Anna Maria, and eventually settled at her family plantation in South Carolina.

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson attracts and unites students and faculty whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Niche's 2024 Best College Rankings not only ranked Clemson as the best college in South Carolina but also the institution with the best academics and professors in the Palmetto State. In addition, The Princeton Review's Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition ranked Clemson No. 5 nationally in best town-gown relations and No.

One of the country's most selective public research universities, Clemson was founded in 1889 with a mission to be a "high seminary of learning" dedicated to teaching, research and service.

Show your pride and get any Tiger crowd riled up by starting the cheer: C-L-E-M in cadence count! Tigers far and near will follow you with the roar: 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, C-L-E-M-S-O-N T-I-G-E-R-S FIGHT TIGERS, FIGHT TIGERS, FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT!

Learning is for Everyone ClemsonLIFE (Learning is for Everyone) offers a collegiate experience that prepares young men and women with intellectual disabilities for competitive employment and independent living through a combination of academic coursework and career exploration.

The University also earned a student excellence rank of No. 26 among national public institutions, reflecting the University's selective admissions, supportive learning environment and rigorous academic programs. And Clemson's alumni continue to have a top-10 giving rate, ranking No. 6 among national publics.

The University remains the top public institution in the state of South Carolina according to U.S. News, and Clemson recorded its highest-ever academic reputation score, tabulated from a survey of peer institutions.

Out of all of the more than 900 U.S. schools, Clemson ranked 112th and USC ranked 171st overall. Here is a snapshot of how Clemson and USC performed in certain metrics compared to other higher institutions in the state, with a ranking of 1st being the best and a ranking of 25th being the worst.