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Tight-knitCollege townGreek lifeHBCU
Known for psychology
Claflin University is a private institution in Orangeburg with particular strength in psychology and business.
A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,304 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,232.
Established
1869
Motto
"The World Needs Visionaries"
Type
Private historically black liberal arts college
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
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73%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,727Students
13:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$40,304Earnings 10yr
$21,232Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate72.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$17,046
Room & Board$9,480
Books & Supplies$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance$33,538
Average Net Price$21,232
Median Debt at Graduation$29,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$307
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$19,663
$30–48K$21,021
$48–75K$25,768
$75–110K$25,952
$110K+$26,086
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,232
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2900.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$22,049
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
10
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (50)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,727
Gender Split
74% / 26%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
73%
Race & Ethnicity
White 1%
Black 90%
Hispanic 1%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate49.1%
Freshman Retention78.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$29,227
8 Years$36,336
10 Years$40,304
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$28,000
Men
$35,200
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from SC state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85
Nearest Cities
Charlottepop. 880K
119 mi(206 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
202 mi(350 min)
Atlantapop. 500K
204 mi(354 min)