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Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Claflin University

Claflin University is a private historically black liberal arts college in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1869 after the American Civil War by northern missionaries for the education of freedmen and their children, it offers bachelor's and master's degrees.

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65%

Acceptance

$17,800

Net price

1,706

Enrollment

52%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

D

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

65%

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,800

Average net price

$18,282

In-state tuition

$18,282

Out-of-state tuition

$9,480

Room & board

$950

Books & supplies

$33,530

Total cost of attendance

73%

Students receiving Pell grants

74%

Students with federal loans

$29,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$16,354
$30–48K
$21,118
$48–75K
$22,279
$75–110K
$23,502
$110K+
$25,071

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$40,304

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$29,227

Median earnings (6 yrs)

52%

Graduation rate

75%

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,302

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,706

Total enrollment

7%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

32%

First-generation

Gender balance

71% women
29% men

Race & ethnicity

Black
89%
White
2%
Hispanic
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%

Claflin University FAQ

Is Claflin University a public or private school?

Claflin University is a private nonprofit institution located in Orangeburg, SC.

What is the acceptance rate at Claflin University?

Claflin University has an acceptance rate of 65%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Claflin University cost?

The average annual net price at Claflin University is $17,800 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $18,282.

What is the graduation rate at Claflin University?

About 52% of students at Claflin University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Claflin University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Claflin University students earn a median of $40,304 per year.

How many students attend Claflin University?

Claflin University enrolls about 1,706 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC · CC BY-SA 2.0. Additional images are representative.

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