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CU offers fully online degrees for students who prefer to study remotely rather than on campus. The National Center for Education Statistics () reports that nearly half of the school's undergraduate students (48%) are enrolled in some distance education courses. 

Clemson is an expensive school with tuition costs that are $3,200 higher than the midpoint for other four-year universities, according to College Scorecard data. However, graduates can expect to earn a median annual salary of $69,500, which is $19,100 higher than the midpoint for similar institutions. 

A school's accreditation should also be considered before applying. This means that a third-party education agency has inspected its programs and evaluated faculty for quality. Clemson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges () to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctorate degrees, and certificates. 

Every online school featured on the OnlineU site is accredited. 

CU is known for the tools and resources it offers online students. The , for example, is a frequently updated page designed to inform online students about the latest news in online learning. Some posts relate to the broader online teaching industry, such as a breakdown of copyright law, while others inform students about upcoming online classes, training series, and workshops. 

The highest earning degrees from CU are in the field of computer science, where bachelor's graduates can earn a median annual salary of $100,000, according to College Scorecard. The most relevant online degree is the Master of Science in Data Science. The highest earning online undergraduate degree is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RNBS), with an expected salary of $62,900 shortly after graduation.

OnlineU's Salary Score is another helpful tool for estimating earnings. This proprietary metric compares alumni salaries from different schools using the same degree to award school's a score from 1 to 100. CU scores a 52 for bachelor's degrees and 48 for master's degrees. 

Clemson is considered a fairly difficult school to get into based on its 48% acceptance rate, according to College Scorecard. Additional data from NCES shows that only report a similar rate of acceptance. 

One of the most important things students should consider when choosing the right college is whether they meet the school's GPA requirements. Clemson does not require prospective students to have a minimum GPA in order to be considered. However, it does note that first-year applicants must have competitive GPAs with experience in college preparatory, honors classes, and AP coursework.

Clemson has adopted a test-optional admissions policy for the 2023 school year. Students that choose to submit their SAT score should know that CU evaluates them based on the highest reading, writing, and math scores.

Complete the following steps to apply to college at CU: 

• Fill out the . 
• Self-reported high school transcripts through the application.

Accepted applicants will have to send their official high school transcripts before enrollment.