Claflin University
Historically Black college or university · Orangeburg, SC · 1,706 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
65%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$19,710
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$33,874
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
47%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Claflin University?
Claflin University accepts about 65 of every 100 applicants (65%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Claflin University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Claflin University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Claflin University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $33,874 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $19,710 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $19,075 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$19,075
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$19,075
- Room & board$9,954
- Total cost of attendance$33,874
- Average net price after grants$19,710
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Parks, Recreation & Fitness.
Claflin University FAQ
- What is Claflin University's acceptance rate?
- 65% — moderately selective.
- Is Claflin University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Claflin University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Claflin University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Claflin University cost?
- About $33,874 a year before aid; $19,710 on average after grants.
- What is Claflin University's FAFSA school code?
- 003424. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Claflin University receives your information.
- What is Claflin University's graduation rate?
- 47% of students finish within six years.
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