Kaplan/Newsweek recognize Clemson in new rankings

CLEMSON, SC – September 14, 2010 – Clemson University’s academics, location and athletic spirit land it on several ranking lists in the just-released 2010-2011 Kaplan/Newsweek’s “Finding the Right College for You” guide.
 
Clemson is ranked in three categories: Most Desirable Rural Schools, Most Desirable Large Schools and Stocked With Jocks.
 
According to the guide, Clemson’s small-town location places it among the most desirable rural schools at No. 23, while its nearly 20,000-strong student body makes it No. 21 on the list of most desirable large schools. With four percent of its students participating in one of 15 varsity NCAA Division I sports, and an additional 61 intramural sports offered, Clemson is considered one of the top colleges for athletes at No. 20.   

“Clemson is a nationally ranked research university that has managed to remain a student-centered community. Clemson offers a teaching and learning environment more common to a small college, but with the opportunities found at a major public university,” said Robert Barkley, director of undergraduate admissions at Clemson. “The Kaplan/Newsweek rankings tell a lot about the type of place that Clemson is, including its picturesque setting and unparalleled school spirit.”

This is the first year the college guide has ranked schools. The rankings include 12 categories of 25 schools each that address concerns of prospective students and their parents in an increasingly complex admissions process, including academics, social life, school size and location.

To view the rankings online, go to http://education.newsweek.com/choosing-a-school/college-rankings.html.
 
Clemson’s description in the guide highlights the academic brawn of the university, stating “only half of Clemson’s applicants are admitted. Those who attend average a 30 on the ACT and 1320 on the SAT. The school boasts a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio.”

Kaplan has partnered with Newsweek since 1996 to compile a guide that provides insight on current admissions and school trends and key features of campus life.