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Claflin University Science & Tech Programs

Claflin University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Orangeburg, SC. A Distant Town offers a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Claflin University Rankings

Claflin University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#40 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#532 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2385 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Claflin University?

Contact information for Claflin University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115-4498
Phone:	8035355000
Website:	www.claflin.edu/
Admissions:	www.claflin.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.claflin.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Claflin University?

You can apply to Claflin University online at: my.claflin.edu/ics/Admissions/

Claflin University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Claflin University

This is what Claflin University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Claflin University?

Claflin University has an acceptance rate of 65%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 7% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Claflin University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,637	1,756	67%
Women	5,490	3,521	64%

Can I Afford Claflin University?

The average net price after aid at Claflin University is $21,232. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$16,476
In-State Fees	$570
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,476
Out-of-State Fees	$570
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$17,046
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$17,046

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 26% of students at Claflin University receive some form of financial aid (457 students).

About 97% of students at Claflin University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,015 per student.

73% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,263.

Student Loan Debt

74% of Claflin University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,897 per year.

Claflin University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 132 students enrolled at Claflin University. Claflin University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,727 undergraduate students at Claflin University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Claflin University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	1,535
Hispanic	13
White	41
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	1
Non-Resident	39

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Claflin University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	318
Georgia	14
Michigan	7
Maryland	5
Virginia	5

Additionally, approximately 2.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Claflin University Graduate Student Diversity

81 of Claflin University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Claflin University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Claflin University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	62
Hispanic	0
White	0
Two or More Races	0
Non-Resident	6

Online Learning at Claflin University

Claflin University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 98 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Claflin University

Claflin University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Claflin University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.