Claflin University

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

Contact Phone: 803-535-5097

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African American/Black Studies
American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences
Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management
Business, Management, And Marketing Related
Management Information Systems
Marketing/marketing Management
Organizational Behavior
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Middle School Education
Music Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies Related
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government Related
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Fine/studio Arts
Music

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,073

Applied

2,437

Accepted

1,836

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,684

Females Applied

1,698

Females Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,389

Males Applied

739

Males Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

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	25th %	75th %
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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

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

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

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