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Information on Clemson, SC

Clemson University is a land-grant institution with an enrollment of more than 17,000 students. Traditional academic strengths have been in architecture, engineering, textiles, and agriculture. The University is located in the town of Clemson (population estimated at 14,000 in 2000). Click here to see a small map of Clemson.

Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina, in the northwestern part of the state near Georgia and North Carolina. Clemson is easy to get in and out of by air.  It is located about 120 Miles North of Atlanta, and the local Greenville-Spartanburg airport is served by American Airlines, Continental, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and USAir. Convenient international connections are through Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC.  The Clemson Airport Limousine operates from the Atlanta, Charlotte, and Greenville-Spartanburg airports by advance reservation. AMTRAK offers one daily connection to Atlanta and Washington, DC.

Eastern United States highliting the location of Clemson University

The climate in the Clemson area is moderate with an average temperature of 60.6 degrees Fahrenheit. The average temperature during January is 42.3 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average July temperature is 78.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The average relative humidity is 78% at 1:00 a.m.; 82% at 7:00 a.m.; 54% at 1:00 p.m.; and 64% at 7:00 p.m. The average annual precipitation in the Greater Clemson area is 47.54 inches, and the average growing season is 224 days. The elevation of Clemson is 850 feet above sea level. More information of the local climate is available from the National Weather Service.

The Madren Center

·         17,000 square feet of meeting space, including a tiered auditorium and seminar room with ergonomic seating.

·         Ample pre-function space, much of which overlooks the lake.

·         Executive boardroom, which seats 26 and has terrace access.

For additional information on Clemson University, visit www.clemson.edu