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Claflin University

Orangeburg, SC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate60%

About Claflin University

Claflin University is a private, religious university in the town of Orangeburg, South Carolina. Claflin University was founded in 1869. The college enrolls around 1,886 students a year, including 1,836 undergrad students.

2018 Acceptance Rate for Claflin University

It is not difficult to get into Claflin University. The acceptance rate at Claflin University is 60%. In 2018, 2,437 out of 4,073 total applicants were accepted.

Claflin University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 60%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.3
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 66%

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Claflin University is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, near Columbia.

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College Info

400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115

Campus Setting: Small Town

Claflin University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Claflin University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Claflin University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Claflin University SAT Scores

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Claflin University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$28,426

In State

$28,426

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$16,476
$16,476
Fees
$570
$570
Housing
$9,480
$9,480
Books
$1,900
$1,900

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Claflin University is like? There are approximately 1,886 students enrolled at Claflin University, including 1,836 undergraduate students and 50 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 81% percent are from SC and 19% percent of students are from other states.

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

81%

In State

19%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,886

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

60%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$17,046

Out-of-State

$17,046

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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