What division is Clemson?

Clemson competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the ACC.

What GPA do you need for Clemson?

The average GPA at Clemson is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

Clemson has an enrollment of approximately 22,778 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Clemson?

Clemson has an acceptance rate of 38%.

How do I get recruited to play at Clemson?

To get recruited at Clemson, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Clemson's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Clemson

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Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

22,778

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

38%

Acceptance

87%

Graduation

93%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.7+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Clemson is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the ACC, located in Clemson, SC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Clemson, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

87%

Acceptance

38%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,341

Retention

93%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$58,311

Coaching Staff512 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Clemson Athletics

Clemson is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Clemson, SC, competing in the ACC. With an enrollment of 22,778 students, Clemson offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Clemson, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Clemson is 3.7. The school maintains a 87% graduation rate.

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