Claflin University

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

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About Claflin University

Claflin University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Orangeburg, SC, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,706 students. The acceptance rate is 65%. 52% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $40,304. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.

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

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

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.

Popular Majors

Business15.2%

Biology14.6%

Health & Nursing13.4%

Psychology11.9%

Parks & Recreation8.9%

Criminal Justice8.0%

Education6.9%

Communications4.5%

Computer Science3.3%

Social Sciences3.3%

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

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

32%

First-generation

Gender balance

71% women

29% men

Race & ethnicity

Black

89%

White

Hispanic

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

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