Claflin University

Claflin University Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

Claflin University will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the Claflin University Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Claflin University Overview

Claflin University is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Claflin University was founded in 1869 and now enrolls around 1,886 students a year, including 1,836 undergrads. Claflin University provides housing for up to 1,174 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 94% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Claflin University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Claflin University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Claflin University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Claflin University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Claflin University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Claflin University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Claflin University on the Student Life page.

2021 Claflin University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	60%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	0%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	66%
Tuition	$16,152

Is Claflin University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Claflin University offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2019 Acceptance Rate for Claflin University

It is slightly difficult to get into Claflin University. The acceptance rate at Claflin University is 60%. Out of 4,073 applications received in 2021, 2,437 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Claflin University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 70% of students who start at Claflin University come back the next year. Around 44% of students who started at Claflin University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Claflin University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 28% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average starting salary for recent Claflin University grads is $55,000 a year. Average starting salaries vary by discipline, but the average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year.

Claflin University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2019, the total market value of the school endowment was $21.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Claflin University spends about $22,162 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Claflin University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Claflin University meets 47% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Claflin University full-time are awarded $17,003 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $31,747 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Claflin University. Based on this information, how does Claflin University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Claflin University a good school for you?

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Where is Claflin University?

Claflin University is located in the small town setting of Orangeburg, South Carolina, less than an hour from Columbia.

If you want to see Claflin University for yourself, 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.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Claflin University and Orangeburg are like without leaving home.

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