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

31%

male

69%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,903
Declined 1,665
Total Received 7,568
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Private

1,749

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 1,830
Established in 1869
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Methodist
Historically Black college/university yes

Social Networks

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

Moderately Selective

77%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,903
Declined 1,665
Total Received 7,568

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies

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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

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$14,588

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 - $14,588
Total with Avg. Aid $19,088

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 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/Safety Studies yes yes
Curriculum and Instruction 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
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
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

1,830

total students

83%

in-state

17%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

1,749
students

Female
69%
1,201

Male
31%
548

4%

81
students

Female
80%
65

Male
20%
16

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

93%

1,618
students

Female
70%
1,125

Male
30%
493

7%

131
students

Female
58%
76

Male
42%
55

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Student Break-down

1%
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
3%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement 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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