Overview
Student Population
| Location | Orangeburg, South Carolina |
| Online | claflin.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Claflin University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 9,261 prospective students applied, and 6,032 were granted admission. Of those admitted 518 enrolled in the school. 1,868 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 180 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $16,476 plus fees of $570. Claflin University is ranked 865 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Claflin University is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Claflin University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#865 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#487 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#12 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 840/1040 |
| ACT | 16/18 |
| GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 |
| Other Fees | $570 |
| Room and Board | $9,480 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,250 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,676 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 29% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 19% |
| Social Sciences | 14% |
| Biology | 11% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217873 IPEDS survey data for Claflin University.
Current students may use the Claflin University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.