Clemson University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #316 United States of America #98

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Institution Info

Founded: 1889
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 26,406 students
Faculty: 5 585
Endowment: $994.7M
Website: https://www.clemson.edu/

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Clemson University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1889. It is among the world's top 500 universities. The university has approximately 26K students, an endowment of $994.7M, a member of Global C-Tier (World 301-500).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #951 · Ranked	—
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #316 · Ranked	87,41

Research Output via OpenAlex

532

h-index

3,784,702

Citations

73,292

Publications

61,295

i10-index

2,18

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global C-Tier (World 301-500)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clemson University's global ranking?

Clemson University is ranked #316 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #98 position.

When was Clemson University founded?

Clemson University was founded in 1889, making it 137 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Clemson University?

Clemson University has a student body of approximately 26,406 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Clemson University's research output?

Clemson University has produced 73,292 research publications with 3,784,702 total citations and an h-index of 532, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Clemson University's endowment?

Clemson University has an endowment of approximately $994.7M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.