Clemson University is the more selective of the two, admitting 38.3% of applicants versus 52.4% at University of Connecticut. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $18,851 per year at Clemson University versus $15,091 at University of Connecticut. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1250–1410 at Clemson University and 1220–1420 at University of Connecticut.
| Metric | Clemson University | University of Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 38.3% | 52.4% |
| Early acceptance rate | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1250–1410 | 1220–1420 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 20.0% | 15.4% |
| Class size | 4,880 | 4,478 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $18,851 | $15,091 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $27,922 | $21,562 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Clemson University admits 38.3% of applicants, compared with 52.4% at University of Connecticut, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $18,851 per year at Clemson University and $15,091 at University of Connecticut, so University of Connecticut is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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