Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
1,836
Students
15,962
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
59%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Overview
Claflin University is a Comprehensive institution located in Orangeburg, SC, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
United States
Orangeburg, SC 29115
United States
Contact
Phone: 803-535-5097
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| African American/Black Studies |
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| American Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Bioinformatics |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biotechnology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business, Management, And Marketing Related |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Organizational Behavior |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Middle School Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies Related |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government Related |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,073
Applied
2,437
Accepted
1,836
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,684
Females Applied
1,698
Females Accepted
63%
Male Admissions
1,389
Males Applied
739
Males Accepted
53%
Applying
30
Application Fee
3.28
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17 | 15 | 20 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
16,152
Fees
520
Full-time student fees
9,294
Room & board
3,952
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
15,962
Avg. Financial Aid Package
17,003
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
17,893
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,024
Avg. Loan Aid
7,704
Avg. Grant Aid
12,530
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
47%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
6%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,836
Total Undergrad students
4%
International Students
19%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.58% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 91.34% |
| White or Caucasian | 1.74% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.76% |
| Asian | 0.38% |
| Two or more races | 0.49% |
Gender
Male (36.49%)
Female (63.51%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | None |
| Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 70% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Convocation and Honors and Awards Convocation
Homecoming, Spring Convocation and Honors and Awards Convocation
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Gospel Choir, NAACP, American Chemical Society, Sisters of Service and International Student Association
Gospel Choir, NAACP, American Chemical Society, Sisters of Service and International Student Association
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Cheerleading | No | Division 2 | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | No | Division 2 | |
Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Male - 94
Female - 111