
Clemson University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Clemson University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Clemson University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 601
st
From its inception in 1980, Clemson University was discovered in UNIRANKS at 274th and has maintained Clemson University for 44 years, keeping a steady average of 328 across almost all ranking systems. Quantum has amassed 151 ranking records over 44 years, spanning 9 international systems. Clemson University ranked at 601st in world, 137th in country and 137nd in region , with the most reasonable rank in UNIRANKS at 311th, and an unusual rank on US News at 688th. We believe Clemson University is accurately ranked at 328, with more information on each ranking and system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
Clemson University ranking in each ranking system
Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
4icu | 2024 | 167 | 167 | 111 | 96 |
Webometrices | 2004 | 300.24 | 292 | 122 | 103 |
US News | 2002 | 158.57 | 296 | 150 | 135 |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 328.64 | 311 | 119 | 98 |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 514 | 567 | 152 | 131 |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 496.71 | 685 | 176 | 152 |
CWUR | 2024 | 729 | 729 | 196 | 170 |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 729 | 729 | 196 | 170 |
QS | 2011 | 818.18 | 892 | 170 | 130 |
Clemson University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
UNIRANKS | 1980 | 311 | 44 | 328.64 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Times Higher Education | 2012 | N/A | 7 | 710.71 | N/A | Not detected |
Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 685 | 21 | 496.71 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
SCIMAGO | 2009 | 567 | 15 | 514 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
US News | 2002 | 296 | 21 | 158.57 | Highly Accurate | 2021 |
Round Ranking | 2010 | N/A | 9 | 396.67 | N/A | Not detected |
Webometrices | 2004 | 292 | 21 | 300.24 | Highly Accurate | 2008 |
QS | 2011 | 892 | 11 | 818.18 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
4icu | 2024 | 167 | 1 | 167 | Within the Range | Not detected |
CWUR | 2024 | 729 | 1 | 729 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 729 | 1 | 729 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Clemson University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Clemson University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Clemson University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Clemson University initially ranked 274th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 328.64 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
Clemson University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2012: Clemson University, first achieving a 375th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2012, has since maintained an average 710.71 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 7 years.
Clemson University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 347th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Clemson University has preserved a consistent average of 496.71 over 21 years.
Clemson University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Clemson University, which was ranked 360th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 514 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Clemson University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2002: Since being ranked 61st by US News in 2002, Clemson University has consistently secured an average 158.57 position in US News over 21 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 158.57 to 688th in US News.
Clemson University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: Clemson University's initial 345th ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 396.67 over 9 years in Round Ranking.
Clemson University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 268th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Clemson University has maintained an average 300.24 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 300.24 to 561st has emerged in Webometrices.
Clemson University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2011: Since its 681st placement by QS in 2011, Clemson University has upheld a steady 818.18 average in QS across 11 years.
Clemson University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Clemson University, which was ranked 167th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 167 in 4icu for 1 years.
Clemson University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Clemson University initially ranked 729th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 729 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Clemson University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Clemson University initially ranked 729th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 729 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.