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Claflin University
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Information Summary
Ranks 741st overall and 7th in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
79.0 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$23,598 |
| Admission
Success rate |
49% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1070 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
16 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
74% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,758 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Orangeburg, SC 29115-4498
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,198 (22,798 urban / 10,400 rural) |
| Households | 11,905 (2.5 people per house) |
| Families | 7,692 (3.1 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 23,965 |
| Pop. — Asian | 145 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 11 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 216 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,888 |
| Pop. — Other | 199 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Single postbaccalaureate (business) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | 3 |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Claflin University?
Ranks 1286th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $10,368 | $10,368 | $10,368 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,990 | $1,990 | $1,990 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $432 | $432 | $432 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $8,010 | $8,010 | $8,010 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $290 | $290 | $290 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $445 | $445 | $445 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $23,598 | $23,598 | $23,598 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $23,598 | $23,598 | $23,598 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $16,958 | $16,958 | $16,958 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $10,892 |
$10,892 |
$10,892 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $5,908 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,400 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,908 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,400 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,400 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $40 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,711 (937 male / 1,774 female) |
| Admitted | 1,326 (478 male / 848 female) |
| Admission rate | 49% |
| First-time Enrollment | 400 (125 male / 275 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 398 (125 male / 273 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (N/A male / 2 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,758 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Claflin University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Claflin University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1007th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 85% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 425 / 560 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 400 / 510 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 825 / 1070 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 999 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $2,960 |
| Board Fee | $3,680 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Claflin University Ranks 943rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $4,045 | 248 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,860 | 271 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $6,795 | 139 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,225 | 294 | |
| Any financial aid type | 363 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Claflin University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 28 | 40 | 68 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 518 | 1,136 | 1,654 |
Hispanic | 3 | N/A | 3 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 4 | 6 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 8 | 18 | 26 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 559 | 1,199 | 1,758 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Claflin University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | 15 | 19 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 107 | 189 | 296 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 111 | 205 | 316 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Claflin University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 36 | 46 | |
| 5 | 34 | 39 | |
| 5 | 30 | 35 | |
| 13 | 21 | 34 | |
| 9 | 19 | 28 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Claflin University Ranks 1815th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $51,376 ($52,859 male / $49,170 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 102 (61 male / 41 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 46 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $625,117 |
Claflin University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Claflin University is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It is the oldest historically black college or university in the state of South Carolina.
Claflin University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Tutoring and Writing Center. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Weekend College. Claflin University is unique in its study options. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Claflin University.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Music – General
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science
- History:
- History – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Organizational Behavior Studies
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & Literature – General
- Communications & Journalism:
- Mass Communications/Media Studies
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology
- Social Sciences:
- Sociology
- Popular majors:
- twenty percent business per marketing, fourteen percent security and protective services, twelve percent social sciences, eleven percent family and consumer sciences, ten percent biology, ten percent education, seven percent computer and information sciences, six percent communications per journalism
- Education:
- Art Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Health/Physical Fitness, Sport/Fitness Administration
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General, Religion/Religious Studies
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of May. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 20.
Claflin University Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty dollars regular application fee, twenty dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty dollars online application fee and point zero . Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 40%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. That is, there were one hundred and eighty-four total number of transfer students who applied and sixty-seven total number of transfer students who were admitted.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of May and The regular application is due the 15th of July. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of April. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of May. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Claflin University Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Religious Affiliation, Alumni Affiliation and Leadership. Financial aid distribution is at forty-eight percent scholarships per grants and fifty-two percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Claflin University Students
The school’s size is approximately one thousand, six hundred and twenty-four degree-seeking undergrads, three hundred and eighty-five first-time degree-seeking freshmen and fifty graduate enrollment. Moreover, it is part of an Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. In addition, the student body consists of ninety-six percent in-state students, four percent out-of-state students, sixty-five percent women, thirty-five percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, ninety-four percent black per non-hispanic, less than one percent hispanic, one percent white per non-hispanic, four percent non-resident alien, twenty-five percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty-six percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-five percent in top half of graduating class, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, eight percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, fifteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty-eight percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and two percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99. Claflin University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, United Methodist Church, Coed, where 40 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited, College Board member and Historically black.
This school features the Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Assuredly, the school is located 40 miles from Columbia.Students should note the housing policies: First-Year Students Guaranteed On-Campus Housing, ninety percent of first-year students live in college housing, eighty-five percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, fifteen-APR deadline for housing deposit and fifty dollars amount of housing deposit. Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as center for excellence in science and math, center for excellence in mass communication, nuclear magnetic resonance, leadership development center, museum.
Claflin University Athletics
The Panthers are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_indoor
- Men’s NCAA Division II and Women’s NCAA Division II Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division II and Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball


















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