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Claflin University
Orangeburg,
SC
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate60%
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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.
If you would like to see Claflin University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 26 to Orangeburg, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Columbia Metropolitan.
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College Info
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
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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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
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 Time4%
Part Time81%
In State19%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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