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Claflin University

Claflin University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Orangeburg, SC. It enrolls about 1,835 students and admits roughly 73% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationOrangeburg, SC 29115
CountyOrangeburg County
Enrollment1,835
Acceptance rate73%
Applicants / admitted6,999 / 5,078
In-state tuition & fees$17,046
Out-of-state tuition & fees$17,046
Graduation rate (150%)49%
Transfer-out rate25%
Full-time retention rate79%
Campus settingTown: Distant
Size category1,000 - 4,999
Highest degree offeredMaster's degree
Websitewww.claflin.edu/
Phone8035355000
ClassificationHistorically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions

About 6,999 students applied and 5,078 were admitted. Of those admitted, 456 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $17,046 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 519 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 49% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

Claflin University is in Orangeburg, SC, Orangeburg County. Its coordinates are 33.4984, -80.8543.

Nearby institutions

South Carolina State University 1 km · OrangeburgBarber Tech Academy 1 km · OrangeburgOrangeburg Calhoun Technical College 6 km · OrangeburgDenmark Technical College 32 km · DenmarkVoorhees University 33 km · DenmarkKenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Columbia 52 km · Columbia

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Claflin University?

About 73% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 6,999 applicants.

How much does Claflin University cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $17,046 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Claflin University?

About 1,835 students are enrolled.