Clemson University Introduces $150 Semester Athletic Fee for Students

The new fee aims to bolster the athletic department's budget amid rising costs and legal settlements.

The fee is expected to generate between $7 million and $8 million annually for Clemson's athletic department.
Clemson was previously the only public Division I university in South Carolina not charging an athletic fee.
The funds will support athletic operations, excluding coaching salaries, and enhance student-athlete services.
Rising costs and legal obligations, including a $2.78 billion settlement with athletes, prompted the fee introduction.
Rival universities like South Carolina already charge athletic fees, with Clemson's set higher than some peers.