Claflin University

Claflin University is one of the leading colleges in South Carolina with the acceptance rate of 44%. Deadlines for application are Regular - August 1 . For more information, call 803 535 5579 or send email at aljefferson@claflin.edu.

Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 5,237
    • Average HS GPA: 2.73
    • Acceptance Rate: 44%
  • GPA Breakdown

    • 4% 3.75 - 3.99
    • 6% 3.50 - 3.74
    • 10% 3.25 - 3.49
    • 12% 3.00 - 3.24
    • 31% 2.50 - 2.99
    • 28% 2.00 - 2.49
    • 9% 1.00 - 1.99
  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    350 - 440
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    350 - 440
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    15 - 19
  • Deadlines

    Regular
    August 1

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    African-American/Black Studies.
    American/United States Studies/Civilization.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Bioinformatics.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biotechnology.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Business Administration and Management, General.
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
    Management Information Systems, General.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Organizational Behavior Studies.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Mass Communication/Media Studies.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    EDUCATION.
    Art Teacher Education.
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    ENGINEERING.
    Computer Engineering, General.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Political Science and Government, Other.
    Sociology.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Fine/Studio Arts, General.
    Music, General.
  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
  • Prominent Alumni

    G. Michael Cronk
    Chair and CEO, Natoma Group, LLC.
    Pat Crumb
    President of DIRECTV Sports Networks
    James M. Ford, Ph.D.
    Retired President Emeritus, Skagit Valley College
    Patrick Loughney
    Director, Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation at Library of Congre
    Doug Huttenstein
    Executive Vice-President Sales, Corporate, Charlie's Produce
    James Hammond
    Superintendent at Davis Unified School District
    John Iglesias
    President/CEO at Northwest Community Credit Union (Oregon)

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 1
  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA
    • School
  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    N/A
    Required Fees
    $370
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1750
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    $2550
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $8420
  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • Need-Based United Negro College Fund
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • N/A
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes
  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 82/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    1803
    Foreign Countries Represented
    15
  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.05%
    • African-American 91.79%
    • Hispanic 1.72%
    • Caucasian 1.5%
    • Male 35%
    • Female 65%
    • Аre out of state 19

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    71%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    Yes
    Quality of life rating 94/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Village
    Fire safety rating
    N/A
  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    Yes
    Interview Required
    No
  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    64
    Number of Honor Societies
    3
    Number of Social Sororities
    4
  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division II
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (5)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (6)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Softball
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball
  • Student Services

    Health
    Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: South Carolina State University
    University of South Carolina Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: South Carolina State University
    University of South Carolina
  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A
  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 5 years
    N/A
    Graduate in 6 years
    N/A
  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Internship
  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
  • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Mon-Fri
      • 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
      • 803 535 5579
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Varies
      • Times:
      • Average Length: 1 hour
    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Not Available
      Times
      N/A