Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC · Private nonprofit · 4-year · HBCU

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Claflin University reported a 72.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Claflin University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Orangeburg, SC. The historical average net price is $17,800 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

6,999 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$17,800

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,706

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Claflin University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,354
$30,001 – $48,000$21,118
$48,001 – $75,000$22,279
$75,001 – $110,000$23,502
$110,000+$25,071

Top Majors at Claflin University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Psychology66
Business, Management & Marketing49
Biological & Biomedical Sciences39
Health Professions25
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice24
Education23
Parks, Recreation & Fitness18
Social Sciences16
Communication & Journalism11
Engineering11

Financial Aid at Claflin University

About Claflin University

Official website: https://www.claflin.edu/

Admissions: https://www.claflin.edu/admissions-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Claflin University

What is the acceptance rate at Claflin University?

Claflin University reported a 73% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,999. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Claflin University?

The historical 73% acceptance rate suggests Claflin University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Claflin University?

The stored historical average net price at Claflin University is $17,800 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 98%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,306 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Claflin University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Claflin University is 50%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Claflin University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Claflin University?

Claflin University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Claflin University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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