Claflin University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,174
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	62%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Claflin University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Claflin University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Claflin University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Claflin University is 71% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Claflin University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,046

Cost of attendance at Claflin University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,046

Cost of attendance at Claflin University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Claflin University received on average $13,431 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,431

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	391	81%	$5,612	$2,194,465
Other Federal Grant	392	81%	$5,933	$2,325,554
State Grant/Scholarships	375	77%	$6,100	$2,287,332
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	303	63%	$5,565	$1,686,164
Total Grant & Scholarships	469	97%	$13,431	$6,299,050

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Claflin University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Claflin University students is 51.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.6%.

51.1%

asian 62.5% 5 students
African American 51.1% 214 students
hispanic 75.0% 3 students
International Students 66.7% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Claflin University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Claflin University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

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