#107 nationally · R1 · South Carolina

Clemson University research spending

Clemson University spent $287M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #107 among US R1 and R2 universities and #1 in South Carolina.

$287Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#107of 297 nationally
#1 of 3in South Carolina (52% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
104University of California-Santa BarbaraCAR1$305M
105Temple University MedPAR1$292M
106Northeastern UniversityMAR1$289M
107Clemson UniversitySCR1$287M
108The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio MedTXR1$281M
109University of Massachusetts-AmherstMAR1$269M
110University of South Carolina-Columbia MedSCR1$262M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Clemson University run through its research office: https://www.clemson.edu/research/

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Questions

How much does Clemson University spend on research?
Clemson University reported $287M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Clemson University rank nationally for research spending?
#107 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #1 of 3 in South Carolina.
Is Clemson University an R1 university?
Clemson University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.