Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school73%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$17,046
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,046
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,480
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,500
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$26,526
Net price (after aid)$21,232
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,663
$30k – $48k$21,021
$48k – $75k$25,768
$75k – $110k$25,952
$110k+$26,086
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$40,304
Median debt at graduation$29,000
Est. monthly loan payment$307
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.4×Graduates earn about 1.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants73%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans71%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
49%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$17k
Net price
$21.2k
Pell
73%
above avg
Median debt
$29k
Earnings (10y)
$40.3k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (33)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryPhysicsMathematicsBiology
Social Sciences
PsychologySociologyPolitical ScienceEconomics
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Admissions
Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
881 - 1106
ACT range
15 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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Orangeburg, SC 29115
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About Claflin University
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- Where is Claflin University located?
- Claflin University is located in Orangeburg, SC, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Claflin University?
- Claflin University is a private university based in SC. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Claflin University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Claflin University is approximately 73%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Claflin University?
- Claflin University's published in-state tuition is approximately $17,046 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Claflin University?
- Claflin University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,808 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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