Clemson University Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
NaN%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Clemson University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.5%(18,422)
Hispanic
7.8%(1,853)
African American
5.7%(1,348)
Asian
3.0%(715)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(61)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(25)
Two or More Races
4.0%(941)
Unknown
1.8%(420)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment31,228
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

Clemson University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Clemson University has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.5%(11,764)
Women
51.3%(12,451)
Other
0.2%(56)

Gender Statistics

Men11,764

38% of total enrollment

Women12,451

40% of total enrollment

Other56

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Clemson University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(113)
18-19
38.7%(8,844)
20-21
45.9%(10,489)
22-24
12.6%(2,885)
25+
2.4%(544)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.0%(120)
22-24
30.6%(1,799)
25+
67.3%(3,953)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Clemson University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(42)

Regional Representation

International42

NaN% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age