Clemson University is a public, land-grant research university located in Clemson, South Carolina. Founded in 1889, Clemson is the second-largest university in the state and the third-largest in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The university is home to more than 19,000 students and offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Clemson is best known for its strong athletics program, which includes 19 varsity teams and numerous club and intramural sports. The school's football team, the Clemson Tigers, has won two national championships and has been to the College Football Playoff six times. The men's basketball team has also had success, making the NCAA tournament seven times and winning the ACC tournament in 1990.
The university also has a strong academic reputation, with its engineering and business programs consistently ranked among the best in the nation. Clemson is also home to the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research, which is dedicated to advancing automotive research and development.
Clemson is a major employer in the Upstate region of South Carolina, with more than 5,000 faculty and staff members. The university also has a strong alumni network, with more than 200,000 living alumni. Clemson is also a major contributor to the local economy, with an estimated economic impact of more than $1 billion annually.
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