Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Claflin University, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, approximately 40 miles southeast of Columbia, is a private historically Black university founded in 1869 by Methodist missionaries. The 46-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the iconic Tingley Memorial Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As South Carolina's oldest historically Black college, Claflin maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs with particular strengths in business, communications, education, and STEM fields. The university provides traditional dormitory housing for its primarily residential student population and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Panthers.
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Ratings
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Value
Claflin University is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Claflin University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#1000 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#579 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#13 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#15 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 | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very 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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Last updated February 24, 2024