Overview
Claflin University is a private HBCU and independent institution based in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The school provides a career-oriented liberal arts education. It is a member of the United Negro College Fund and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Criminal justice and safety studies, sociology, and organizational behavior studies are the most popular fields of study.
Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$18,136
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
942
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $17,046 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $17,046 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,480 |
| Books and Supplies | $1900 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
47%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
74%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,707
74%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,617
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,114
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
70%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6845
93%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,617
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$20,130,424
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,137,358
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
76%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,417
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,214
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$295
Students receiving federal loans
76%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,196
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,536
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
7568
Students Applied
16%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
99
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$30
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
48%
Submitting ACT
52%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 942
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,830
Total Number of Undergrads
1,749
0
100
37%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
50%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
63
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
27
Countries Represented
18
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
64
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
70%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
70%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Panther
School Colors
orange and maroon
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
6
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,700
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,214
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$295
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingYes, I've learn so much that I earn 20 credit hrs. as a first semester freshmen in the spring of 2009, and haved accumulated a 3.33 GPA.
Michael from Columbia, SC
Yes you will. Since Claflin is one of your smaller institution the student teacher ratio is excellent and your not just a number.
Ayana from Atlanta, GA
At Claflin, you get a lot of hands on experience that come with your classes. The university if small so there is a lot of teacher-student interaction, and the students get to have a more personal relationship with their professors.
Jontee from Rockville, VA
Claflin is a great school. Me coming up, I always wanted to attend a HBCU and when I came to Claflin I received the total HBCU experience. As a freshman I was very nervous but anxious at the same time of what college would be like (social life, grades, parties the whole nine) but the people here really help make my transition from high school to college really easy to handle.
Jaimie from Spartanburg, SC
Since being at Claflin, I have learned a lot and the professors are very helpful and easy to talk to.
Shaquai from Andrews, SC
Claflin Univeristy is a wonderful HBCU. Claflin University has a good location. Also the students and faculty are very friendly.
Dae'quan from Cherry Hill, NJ
Claflin Is a wonderful school. Here you are granted a lot of opportunities . Not only are you a student here, your treated like a family member.
Kyree from Orangeburg, SC
I am learning a lot. The student/teacher ratio is a good size for success in the classroom. The classroom size is good for the teacher to know each student.
Crystal from Summerton, SC
The teachers and staff make me want to learn. They keep me motivated to keep being great.
Akeem from Sumter, SC
Claflin University is the wonderful college that opens up your mind to different cultures. It's also a college that gives you many opportunities to look for a career that you are interested in. Unlike many colleges many college professors are just your teachers but here at Claflin University they become your mentors and motivate you for the best.
Tyra from Sumter, SC
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