Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC

Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$22,296

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

26%

male

74%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,078
Declined 1,921
Total Received 6,999
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Enrollment

1,754

undergraduate students

81

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1869, Claflin University is a private four-year Historically Black comprehensive university that is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on preparing students for leadership roles in a diverse world. It is located on a 46-acre campus in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,835
Established in 1869
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist
Historically Black college/university yes

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46-acre campus in Orangeburg (population: 12,954). Served by air, bus, and train.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC
29115

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
70%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
9%
Top 1/4
26%
Top 1/2
68%
Bottom 1/2
32%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Other application fee ($75 for international students)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,078
Declined 1,921
Total Received 6,999

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$14,832

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $17,046
Housing $4,030
Food $5,450
Additional fees $5,250
Books & supplies $1,900
Total $33,676
Average Financial Aid - $14,832
Total with Avg. Aid $18,844

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Not Reported

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 922-1276
F: 803 535-5383
tplush@claflin.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, cheerleading, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting and Business/Management yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Bioinformatics yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Early Childhood Program Administration yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
History, General yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Administration yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Mass Communications
  2. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Weekend College

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering
  • Health Professions

1,835

total students

81%

in-state

19%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

1,754
students

Female
74%
1,291

Male
26%
463

4%

81
students

Female
68%
55

Male
32%
26

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

1,613
students

Female
73%
1,179

Male
27%
434

8%

141
students

Female
79%
112

Male
21%
29

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
89%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Hispanic/Latino
1%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

77

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Jamaica
Kenya
Nepal
Nigeria
Trinidad And Tobago
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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