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General Information

-Clemson University combines the best of small college teaching and big time science, engineering and technology
-17,000 students can select from 70 undergraduate degrees and 100 graduate degrees
-There are 5 colleges: Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Architecture, Arts and Humanities; Business and Behavioral Science; Engineering and Science; Health Education and Human Development
-31 students is the average class size
-14:1 student teacher ratio
-90.1% freshman retention rate
-14 dining facilities
-12 free CAT bus routes covering campus and surrounding areas
-There is a 275,000 square foot Fike Recreation Center
-16 intramural sports offered each year

History

Clemson University's founder was Thomas Green Clemson. He was originally from Philadelphia. He came to South Carolina in 1838 when he married Anna Marie Calhoun, the daughter of famous John C. Calhoun. At that time the south was in economic ruin and everyone that could leave did. Thomas Green wanted to help the south and when he died on April 6 1888, in his will he left the Fort Hill plantation and a considerable amount of money for the establishment of an educational institution to help the young people of South Carolina. Thomas Clemson's donation established the Clemson Agricultural College of South Carolina. Clemson College opened in July 1893 and had 446 students. The college was an all-male military school until 1955 when it became a coeducational institution. In 1964 it was renamed Clemson University.

Howards Rock

Traditions

Clemson University is known for its many traditions. Many of the traditions have unfolded because of the unique history of this campus. Some traditions are from the stories told about the campus when it was a military college. Others are from Clemson's historic buildings, an annual event, legendary songs, or a famous gathering place. Some of the traditions include:

-Orange, Purple, and the Tiger
-First Friday Parade
-Howard's Rock
-Running Down "The Hill"
-Welcome Back Festival
-And many more

Surrounding Area

Everything a college student could need is offered within Clemson University and its surrounding areas. Students looking for outdoor activities are in luck; Clemson borders Lake Hartwell and the mountains are less than an hour away. Many students enjoy kayaking, hiking, swimming, skiing, and more. Downtown Clemson is within walking distance and offers a wide variety of dining and shopping options. It is a great place to stock up on Clemson attire.
If you can't find what your looking for in Clemson, Anderson is only twenty minutes away and is conveniently located off of Clemson Boulevard. Also, Greenville is only forty five minutes away and located just off of I-85.

For more information please visit Clemson's website.