Clemson University is a leading public research institution located in Upstate South Carolina. Here, researchers create solutions that change the world. One of the nation's best public research universities with a student-centered approach and spirit. Founded in 1889, Clemson has grown in esteem and impact, earning the R1 classification as one of the nation’s most active research institutions, developing international leaders and instilling core values of honesty, integrity and respect in more than 160,000 graduates.