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Clemson Veterinary College Welcomes Inaugural Class with Scholarships
New vet school offers full or partial tuition support for all 80 students in first cohort
Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:49pm
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The Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University in South Carolina is welcoming its inaugural class of 80 students this fall, with the entire cohort receiving some form of scholarship or financial assistance. Six students were selected for surprise full-tuition scholarships.
Why it matters
The opening of a new veterinary college is a significant event, as the field faces an ongoing shortage of veterinarians, especially in rural and underserved areas. Clemson's focus on providing robust financial aid for all students aims to make the program accessible and attract a diverse pool of future veterinary professionals.
The details
According to Steven Marks, BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM, the dean of the new college, the entire inaugural class of 80 students will receive some level of scholarship or tuition support. Additionally, six students were selected to receive full-tuition scholarships as a surprise.
- The Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University will welcome its first class of students in fall 2026.
- The 80-student inaugural class was selected from a pool of highly competitive applicants.
The players
Steven Marks
BVSc, MS, MRCVS, DACVIM, the dean of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University.
Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
A new veterinary college at Clemson University in South Carolina, opening its doors to the inaugural class in fall 2026.
What they’re saying
“The entire class of 80 students is receiving some monetary support with 6 selected for surprise scholarships.”
— Steven Marks, Dean, Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine
The takeaway
Clemson's new veterinary college is taking an innovative approach to addressing the veterinary workforce shortage by providing comprehensive financial aid to all students in the inaugural class, ensuring accessibility and diversity in the next generation of veterinary professionals.
