Overview
Claflin is a private, Christian university located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. As a historically black college, Claflin has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution. Admissions is fairly competitive. Popular majors include Psychology, Criminal Justice and Safety Studies, and Communications.
Small
Rural
Private
1,773
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
62%
- Graduation Rate
-
51%
- Average Annual Cost
-
$32,529
- Average Net Price
-
$19,396
- Salary After Graduation
-
$26,100
- Athletics Website
- athletics.claflin.edu
- In-state Tuition
- $17,046
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $17,046
- GPA Average
- 3.3
- ACT Average
- 19
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
62%
Average GPA:
3.28
SAT
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
71%
4yr Graduation
39%
6yr Graduation
51%
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Area Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.Bachelors Degree
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Biotechnology.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Human Resources Management and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Management Information Systems and Services.Bachelors Degree
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Marketing.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Engineering.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Science.Bachelors Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Music.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelors Degree
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Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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Biotechnology.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Master's Degree
Degrees and Courses of Study
32 Bachelors Programs
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
ENGINEERING
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
SOCIAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
EDUCATION
4 Other Programs
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
EDUCATION
Financial
$17,046
In-state Tuition
$17,046
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
-
$32,529
- Average Net Price
-
$19,396
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 80%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $30,931
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $12,000
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $20,500
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $22,911
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $21,250
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $21,250
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $20,350
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $20,910
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $23,250
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$45,792
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA II
- Conference
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Central Intercollegiate
- Athletics Website
- Sports
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,773
- Number Of Graduate Students
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92
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Religious Affiliation
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
- Flag For Historically Black College And University
- true
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 3%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 58%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 10%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 32%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 20%
- Share Of Female Students
- 67%
- Share Of Married Students
- 4%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 85%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 32%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 37
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, small, highly residential
Student Life
Financial
- Public or Private
- Private