Claflin University, SC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Claflin University Rankings
Affordability61
Selectivity6
Retention37
Graduation3
Earnings12
Diversity6
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Claflin University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences12%
Business, Management, Marketing21%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education4%
Engineering<1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting14%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Claflin University
56%
Admission Rate
465
Median SAT Math
480
Median SAT Reading
19
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)410–520
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)420–540
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–21
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Claflin University
$17K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$33K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $21K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Claflin University
83%
Receive Federal Loans
$21K
Median Federal Debt
25%
Repayment Rate
$321
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 57% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 7% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $45K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $37K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 18% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 25% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 34% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 33% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Claflin University
76%
Retention Rate
14%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 40% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 51% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 36% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 48% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 38% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 28% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 70% | 51% | 50% |
| Other race | 100% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Claflin University
91%
Employment Rate
$25K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$36K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $36K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $44K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $25K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $26K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $28K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Claflin University
2,043
Undergraduates
87%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
92
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 69% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 31% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 93% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 54% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Claflin University, SC
South Carolina State University
0 miles, E
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Denmark Technical College
20 miles, SW