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: 803-535-5000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Bioinformatics	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biotechnology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Business/management	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Behavior Studies	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism	×
Mass Communication/media Studies	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Early Childhood Program Administration	×
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management	×
Child Development	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist	×
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×	×
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Physical Therapy/therapist	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Military Technologies	Associate	Bachelors
Cyber/electronic Operations And Warfare	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,127

Applied

5,277

Accepted

1,731

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,490

Females Applied

3,521

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,637

Males Applied

1,756

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

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	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

17,300

Private

Fees

1,216

Full-time student fees

9,954

Room & board

4,232

Room only

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

1,731

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.87%
Black or African American	90.04%
White or Caucasian	1.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.58%
Asian	0.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.06%
Two or more races	0.06%
Other	4.75%

Gender

Male (29.64%)

Female (70.36%)

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		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field		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		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Softball		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

164

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 118

Part-time - 46

Male - 88

Female - 76