A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Claflin University are almost exclusively Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Claflin University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
1%
|
Black |
92%
|
Hispanic |
2%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
0%
|
International |
2%
|
Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 112% more female students than male students enrolled at Claflin University with a gender ratio of 3% women to 1% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Claflin University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1%
|
Women |
3%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
26
|
Women |
55
|
Claflin University serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
81%
|
Out of State |
17%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
3%
|
95% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.7% |
Part time Undergrads | 2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217873 IPEDS survey data for Claflin University.
Last updated February 24, 2025