Claflin University
Acceptance
65%
Tuition
$18,282
Grad Rate (4yr)
41%
Retention
75%
Earnings
$40,304
AI Overview
Claflin University, a historically Black university in Orangeburg, SC, excels in natural resources conservation and cultural studies—reflecting its commitment to environmental stewardship and social impact. The campus fosters a tight-knit community where students engage deeply with faculty mentors and find their voice as changemakers. Students who thrive here seek purposeful connection and want to contribute to their communities. Notable distinction: it's the oldest HBCU in South Carolina, with a legacy of developing leaders since 1869.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
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ACT Score Range
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Tuition
$18,282
Room & Board
$9,480
Average Net Price
$17,800
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
73%
Take Federal Loans
74%
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$40,304Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$29,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
39 graduates
$83,436
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
12 graduates
$58,021
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
10 graduates
$46,265
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
12 graduates
$45,502
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
30 graduates
$41,353
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
51 graduates
$38,625
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
21 graduates
$38,161
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
30 graduates
$37,025
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
22 graduates
$35,502
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
34+ programsAnd 22 more programs available
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