Privately owned apartments are available in the vicinity. The cost of living in Clemson is much lower than the national average. Others are pursuing additional graduate of postdoctoral studies in various institutions throughout the country. The campus is adjacent to the city of Clemson, a residential community situated beside Lake Hartwell in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The city is served by nearby Interstate Highway 85, the main line of the Southern Railroad, and the Greenville-Spartanburg airport.
Many outdoor activities are available, including water sports, snow skiing, camping, and hiking.
Cultural activities are provided by theater, art, and music groups, and there are active historical and folk arts and crafts societies. The total University enrollment is approximately 16,290, including about 4,000 graduate students. An application for admission, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, and appropriate test scores must be received by the Office of the Graduate Dean at least four weeks prior to the beginning of each semester or summer session. Scores on the General Test of the GRE are required.