Claflin 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.

63%

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.

$4,485

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.

Student Life

1,754

Undergraduate students

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

77

Meeting Street Scholarship recipients

Demographics

Gender Stat
Female 73%
Male 27%
Ethnicity Stat
African American 89%
Hispanic/Latino 1%
White 1%
Other 9%

Opportunities

Activity Stat
Type of Athletics D2
Number of Clubs 80
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
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Academics

50%

Six-year graduation rate

47%

Six-year pell grant recipient graduation rate

62%

Acceptance rate

63%

Freshmen LIFE scholarship retention rate

44

Majors

Costs

94%

Scholarship recipients’ eligible expenses fully covered

$4,485

Average annual out-of-pocket cost for Scholarship recipients

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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.

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