2009 - 2010 Academic Fees
(Updated on July 7, 2009)
In October 2006, the Board of Trustees approved a four-tier tuition scale to reflect the broad array of programs the Graduate School offers. Each tier's tution was set to be a realistic market rate based on each program's peer programs at other institutions as identified by the program's department.
Full Time - Per Semester |
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SC |
Non- |
Tier One |
$4,710 |
$9,382 |
Tier Two |
$4,037 |
$8,033 |
Tier Three |
$3,536 |
$7,030 |
Tier Four |
$3,176 |
$6,310 |
Above fees includes the following components
Matriculation Fee |
$5.00 |
Technology Fee |
$115.00 |
Grad Activity Fee |
$20.00 |
Software License Fee |
$12.00 |
Campus Rec Fee |
$50.00 |
Transit Fee(9 or more credit hours) |
$33.00 |
Health Fee |
$131.00 |
Career Services Fee |
$2.00 |
Total |
$368 |
* These amounts include full tuition and all required fees including the health insurance, etc.
Graduate Assistants* |
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9 or More Credit Hours |
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Tier One |
$1,020 |
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Tier Two |
$1,020 |
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Tier Three |
$1,020 |
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Tier Four |
$1,020 |
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Grad Assistants Summer School Per Session |
$315 |
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Above fees includes the following components
Grad Asst Fee |
$767.00 |
Matriculation Fee |
$5.00 |
Health Fee |
$131.00 |
Grad Activity Fee |
$20.00 |
Software License Fee |
$12.00 |
Transit Fee |
$33.00 |
Campus Rec Fee |
$50.00 |
Career Services Fee |
$2.00 |
Total |
$1,020 |
** Graduate Assistants pay reduced tuition and fees. A student's state of residency does not affect these amounts.
Part Time Tuition Rates |
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SC |
Non- |
Tier One |
$528 |
$1078 |
Tier Two |
$528 |
$1078 |
Tier Three |
$528 |
$1078 |
Tier Four |
$528 |
$1078 |
* In addition to the per-credit hour fees listed above, part-time graduate students are required to pay additional per-semester and per hour fees (Matriculation Fee, Software License Fee, and Graduate Activity). If a part-time student is enrolled in seven or more hours per semester (four or more per summer session), the prevailing Health Fee is also assessed.
Resident |
Non-Resident |
| Off-Campus Rates, including Telecampus: Academic fees only - Other fees may apply |
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| MBA/MHA/MEngr Off-Campus Programs | ||
| 2009-2010 | $556 (per hour) | $972 (per hour) |
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| Other Graduate courses | ||
| 2009-2010 | $519 (per hour) | $1069 (per hour) |
| Masters in Real Estate Development (MRED) *** | ||
| $12,500 (per semester) | $12,500 (per semester) | |
| Masters in Historic Preservation (MHP) *** | ||
| $14,000 (per semester) | $14,000 (per semester) | |
| HEHD On-Line Graduate Programs (excluding Youth Development Leadership) | ||
| 2009-2010 | $546 (per hour) | $546 (per hour) |
| Youth Development Leadership Online Program (excluding Graduate Assistants) |
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| 2009-2010 | $446 (per hour) | $446 (per hour) |
| Masters in Education (excluding Counseling) | ||
| 2009-2010 | $325 (per hour) | $650 (per hour) |
| Masters in Industrial Engineering Online |
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| 2009-2010 | $750(per hour) | $750(per hour) |
| ALL STUDENTS |
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| Laboratory Fee | $75-200* (per lab seat) | $75-200* (per lab seat) |
Academic fees for classes taught out-of-state are determined on the basis of location. Special fees apply to the joint MHA degree administered between Clemson University and MUSC. Contact MHA program coordinator for specifics.
Auditing Fees
Full-time students or graduate assistants may audit courses as part of their schedule. Part-time students are charged according to the following schedule:
| South Carolina | Nonresident | |
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| Academic Fee (per semester hour) | $264* | $539* |
Clemson University's Policy on Auditing is detailed in the Graduate School Regulations.
Graduation Fees
The following graduation fees are specific to graduation in addition to the above charges:
| Diploma Mailing Fee | $10* |
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| Apparel for Graduation (Attendance Optional) | |
Tier One |
Tier Three |
applied psychology |
animal physiology (avs) |
Tier Two |
Tier Four |
accounting |
administration & supervision |
Other (see chart for rates): |
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historic preservation |
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Apparel for Graduation can be acquired from the bookstore on campus. Master's apparel is available for purchase and Ph.D. apparel is available for rent.
1 TBD - To be determined at the next Board of Trustees meeting
* All fees and charges listed are subject to change without notice.
** Admissions to the MHA program were suspended for 2004-2005
*** No tuition reduction is available for these programs.
**** Students taking at least 3 credit hours in the summer are considered "full-time" as far as most benefits and loans are concerned. A maximum of 6 hours can be taken unless your program requires more (ex. MBA). However, students MUST pay for additional hours, up to 12, at the part-time rate.
