By: Robert
Clemson University is a public land-grant research university in Clemson, South Carolina.
It was founded in 1889 by South Carolina politician and planter Thomas Green Clemson.
The university has a student body of over 25,000 and offers over 80 undergraduate and graduate programs.
Clemson is known for its strong academic programs in engineering, business, and agriculture.
It is also a major research university with annual research expenditures of over $160 million.
Clemson is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and its football team, the Clemson Tigers, are a national championship contender.
The university is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and its campus is known for its natural beauty.