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Claflin University

Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115-4498

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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
73%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,727Students
13:1Student:Faculty
49%Grad Rate
$40,304Earnings 10yr
$21,232Net Price

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

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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