Our Eligible CollegesClaflin University

HIGHLIGHTS

50%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

A higher graduation rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to graduate with a degree.

56%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

A higher SC LIFE retention rate indicates that the college's students are more likely to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

62%

Acceptance Rate

A lower rate indicates that a school accepts a smaller percentage of applicants during its admissions process.

$210

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost

A higher out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients indicates the college may cost more to attend. This figure only includes eligible costs covered by the Scholarship.

Did you know?

Claflin is the only historically Black university in South Carolina included in the Scholarship’s eligible colleges.

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STUDENT LIFE

1,754

Undergraduates

13:1

Student:Faculty Ratio

77

Meeting Street Scholarship Recipients

Demographics

  • Gender Stat
  • Female 73%
  • Male 27%
  • Ethnicity Stat
  • African American 93%
  • Hispanic/Latino ---
  • White 2%
  • Other 5%

Opportunities

  • Activity Stat
  • Type of Athletics D2
  • Number of Clubs 71
  • Greek Life? Yes
  • Study Abroad? Yes

Student Spotlight

“Claflin is truly special because of its emphasis on making sure their students are cared for. They always push us toward success and foster our growth. The Meeting Street Scholarship Fund has been such a relief to my family. The Scholarship Team is incredibly engaged in providing support and assistance. ”

Kyra Freeman
Class of 2024

ACADEMICS

62%

Acceptance Rate

56%

Freshmen LIFE Scholarship Retention Rate

45

Majors

Graduation Rates

50%

Six-Year Graduation Rate

 
 

47%

Six-Year Pell Grant Recipient Graduation Rate

COSTS

95%

Scholarship Recipients’ Eligible Expenses Fully Covered

$210

Average Annual Out-of-Pocket Cost for Scholarship Recipients

How the Scholarship Can Help You

We offer up to $10,000 per school year to high-achieving South Carolina students.

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About Claflin University

Claflin University is the oldest historically Black university in South Carolina. It’s ranked among the top 10 HBCUs in the country, and the university is committed to inclusion and innovation.

Campus Setting

The university is in Orangeburg, which is about 40 miles south of Columbia. Claflin students, faculty and staff come from 43 countries.

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