Claflin University

www.claflin.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$16,476
2023 Average Net Price
$21,232
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
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. N/A

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

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Costs

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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. N/A

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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%.

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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.

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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.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
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.

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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%.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    1,634 enrolled students
  2. White
    27 enrolled students
  3. 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.

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Graduates

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).

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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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

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).

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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 (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

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).

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Majors Awarded

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Most Common (2023)
  1. General Psychology
    51 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    39 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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Operations

N/A Claflin University employs 39 Assistant professors, 36 Associate professors and 24 Professors. N/A

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.

Salary Expenditure

$23M
2023 Salaries
5.9%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Claflin University paid a median of $23M in salaries, 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.

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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.

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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.

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