Clemson University’s Board of Trustees followed the administration’s recommendation and approved a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduate students for the fifth consecutive year.
The decision affects the 2024-2025 academic year, according to a university news release. Tuition for out-of-state students will go up, however.
“On behalf of the entire board, I want to extend a heartfelt thanks to Gov. Henry McMaster and the entire South Carolina General Assembly for their incredible commitment to Clemson University,” board Chair Kim Wilkerson said in the release. “Their continued commitment allows us to help meet the needs of our students, continue meeting the vision of our founder, Thomas Green Clemson, and look toward the future as we elevate Clemson University to new heights.”
The General Assembly provided increased tuition mitigation funding that made the tuition freeze possible, the release stated.
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The university admissions office says the cost for tuition and fees for in-state students is $29,862 and for out-of-state students, $53,806.
Clemson University last year had 9,120 out-of-state students, nearly 40% of its 22,875 undergraduate enrollment, according to the university Fact Book. Out-of-state students made up 60% of the university’s 5,872 graduate students.
According to the university, few students pay full sticker price; 99% of first-time, in-state students receive state scholarships and 76% of undergraduate students receive some type of financial assistance, including state, federal and university awards.
The board also approved a 3.5% increase in out-of-state tuition, the second increase for non-resident students in the past five years. The university point out that over the same period, the consumer price index has increased 23% and the higher education price index has risen by 16%.
“Through approving tuition rates for the next academic year, our board continues to demonstrate their dedication to keeping a Clemson education affordable for our students,” Clemson University President Jim Clements said in the release. “We are also incredibly thankful for the continued support of Gov. McMaster and the General Assembly, as their investment into our university allows us to continue fulfilling our land-grant mission and to make a significant difference across the state of South Carolina and beyond.”
The board also approved housing and dining rates posted in January. These fees are adjusted annually to cover costs associated with inflation, to increase services and to fund planned repairs and renovations, the release stated.
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