Claflin University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,476

2023 Average Net Price

$21,232

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.6%

6,999 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,835

90.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

49.1%

255 Graduates

About

Claflin University is a higher education institution located in Orangeburg County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Claflin University were General Psychology (51 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (39 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (30 degrees).

In 2023, 373 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Claflin University. 71.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (344 degrees), 49.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Claflin University is $16,476, which is $−12,804 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Claflin University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 716 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Claflin University is $16,476, which is $12,804 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,232.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Claflin University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,476

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Claflin University was $16,476. The cost of tuition at Claflin University is $−12,804 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Claflin University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,232

2023 Value

6.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Claflin University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,232. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Claflin University grew by 6.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Claflin University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,490

Room and Board

$1,900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Claflin University was of $10,490 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Claflin University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Claflin University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.02% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Claflin University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Claflin University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 716 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Claflin University received 6,999 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.52% annual growth. Out of those 6,999 applicants, 5,078 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,835 students enrolled at Claflin University in 2023. 52% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Claflin University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.98%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,078

Accepted Out of 6,999

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Claflin University was 72.6% (5,078 admissions from 6,999 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 78%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 7.52%, while admissions declined by 14%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Claflin University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

52%

Submission Percentage (2020)

267

Scores Submitted (2020)

52% of enrolled first-time students at Claflin University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Claflin University had a total enrollment of 1,835 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Claflin University is 1,664 students and the part-time enrollment is 171. This means that 90.7% of students enrolled at Claflin University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Claflin University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89% Black or African American, 1.47% White, 0.817% Hispanic or Latino, 0.545% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.163% Asian, 0.0545% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0545% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Claflin University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (65.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (25.2%) and White Female (0.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (58.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.4%) and White Male (3.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Claflin University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,835 students. The full-time enrollment at Claflin University is 1,664 and the part-time enrollment is 171. This means that 90.7% of students enrolled at Claflin University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Claflin University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Claflin University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Claflin University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Claflin University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,634 enrolled students
White
27 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
15 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Claflin University is 89% Black or African American, 1.47% White, 0.817% Hispanic or Latino, 0.545% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.163% Asian, 0.0545% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0545% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 95 students (5.18%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 159 more women than men received degrees from Claflin University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Claflin University is black or african american (344 degrees awarded). There were 49.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Claflin University is General Psychology (51 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (39 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (30 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Claflin University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), and Protective Services (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Claflin University are Physicians (448,099 people), Other managers (269,808 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (216,095 people), Postsecondary teachers (182,745 people), and Police officers (161,531 people).

The most specialized majors at Claflin University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), Protective Services (34 degrees), Psychology (51 degrees), and Biology (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Claflin University are Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Claflin University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (4 degrees), Protective Services (34 degrees), Psychology (51 degrees), and Biology (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Claflin University are Elementary & secondary schools (807,497 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (711,621 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (594,838 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (431,124 people), and Outpatient care centers (288,446 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Claflin University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
51 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
39 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Claflin University was General Psychology with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Claflin University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

107

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

266

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Claflin University, which is 0.402 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (266).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Claflin University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Claflin University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.6 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Claflin University in General Psychology, which is 3.25 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 38% of students graduating from Claflin University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Claflin University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.784% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
344 degrees awarded
White
7 degrees awarded
Asian
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Claflin University is black or african american (344 degrees awarded). There were 49.1 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (7 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
245 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
99 degrees awarded
White Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Claflin University is black or african american female (245 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (99 degrees).

Operations

Claflin University has an endowment valued at nearly $72.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.86M (8.04%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Claflin University had a total salary expenditure of 68.2M. Claflin University employs 39 Assistant professors, 36 Associate professors and 24 Professors. Most academics at Claflin University are Male Associate professor (25), Male Assistant professor (22), and Female Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Claflin University are: Management, with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees.

Endowment

$72.9M

2023 Endowment

42.9%

growth from 2022

Claflin University has an endowment valued at about $72.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Claflin University grew 42.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $21.5M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Claflin University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$23M

2023 Salaries

5.9%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Claflin University paid a median of $23M in salaries, which represents 33.8% of their overall expenditure ($68.2M) and a 5.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.15% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.03% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.31M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2023, Claflin University paid a total of $8.31M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

51 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Claflin University were Assistant professor with 39 employees, Associate professor with 36 employees, and Professor with 24 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Claflin University were Management with 51 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Claflin University was Male Associate professor with 25 employees, Male Assistant professor with 22 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Claflin University.

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