About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Alacya Jefferson
Tour Coordinator/ Admissions Counselor
Tour Coordinator/ Admissions Counselor
Address
Office of Admissions
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115
Phone
803 535 5579
Email
aljefferson@claflin.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Life Center
Computer Labs
Arthur Rose Museum
JONAS T. KENNEDY HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER
Computer Labs
Arthur Rose Museum
JONAS T. KENNEDY HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Prince of Orange Mall
Edisto Gardens
Columbia, SC
Charleston, SC
Edisto Gardens
Columbia, SC
Charleston, SC
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Mon-Fri
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
803 535 5579
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
803 535 5579
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Varies
Times:
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Varies
Times:
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
lsabb@claflin.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
taxis, shuttle buses and cars.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Charleston, SC.:
Take I-26 WEST to Exit 145-A US-601, Take exit #145-A towards ORANGEBURG - travel 5.3 miles on US-601/Magnolia Street. Claflin University's main entrance will be on your left
From Savannah, GA:
Take I-95 NORTH, exit to I-26 WEST towards COLUMBIA, Take exit #145-A US-601 SOUTH towards ORANGEBURG - travel 5.3 miles on US-601/Magnolia Street. Claflin University's main entrance will be on your left.
From Florence, SC:
Take I-95 SOUTH exit to I-26 WEST towards COLUMBIA. Take exit #145-A US-601 SOUTH towards ORANGEBURG - travel 5.3 miles on US-601/Magnolia Street. Claflin University's main entrance will be on your left.
From Charlotte, SC:
Take I-77 SOUTH towards ROCK HILL- travel 96 miles. Take the 1-26 EAST exit towards CHARLESTON –travel 29.8 miles. Take exit #145-A towards ORANGEBURG , travel 5.3 miles on US-601/Magnolia Street. Claflin University's main entrance will be on your left.
From Augusta, SC:
Take I-20 EAST towards FLORENCE. Take the 1-26 EAST exit towards CHARLESTON –travel 29.8 miles, Take exit #145-A towards ORANGEBURG - travel 5.3 miles on US-601/Magnolia Street. Claflin University's main entrance will be on your left.
Local Accommodations
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Downtown 0.93 Miles from Claflin University $69.00 per night
Jameson Inn Orangeburg 1.82 Miles from Claflin University $79.00 per night
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Orangeburg, Sc 4.34 Miles from Claflin University $77.00 per night
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Orangeburg 4.92 Miles from Claflin University $84.00 per night
Fairfield Inn Orangeburg 4.93 Miles from Claflin University $79.00 per night
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Overview
Applicants: 5,237
Acceptance Rate: 44%
Average HS GPA: 2.73
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
350 - 440
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
350 - 440
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
15 - 19
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Non-Academic
Character / Personal Qualities
First Generation
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
169
with Terminal Degree
105
124
Minority
96
Men
73
Women
12
International
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Bioinformatics.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Organizational Behavior Studies.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING.
Computer Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Dr. Henry N. Tisdale
President of Claflin University
Chief Justice Ernest A. Finney, Jr.
First African American to serve as chief justice of the SC supreme court
Dr. Verlie A. Tisdale
Dean School of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, Claflin University
Dr. James S. Thomas
First African American bishop of the Iowa Conference of UMC
Dr. Leo F. Twiggs
First African American to receive a doctorate from Univ of Georgia
Robert Bates
First African American certified as an architect
Dr. William Bulkley
One of First African American to receive degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,184
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$10,434
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,101
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$0
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$14,640
Required Fees
$370
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,750
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$2,550
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,420
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Need-Based United Negro College Fund
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,803
Foreign Countries Represented
15
Demographics
1.05%
Asian
91.79%
Black
1.72%
Hispanic
1.50%
Caucasian
2.77%
International
65% female
35% male
19% are out of state
97% are full time
3% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
71%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
94%
Campus Environment
Village
88/99
Housing Options
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
64
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
3% join a fraternity
6% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
Men's Sports (Panthers)
5 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Pantherettes)
6 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: South Carolina State University; University of South Carolina
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: South Carolina State University; University of South Carolina
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: South Carolina State University; University of South Carolina
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: South Carolina State University; University of South Carolina
Sustainability
85/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
No
Public GHG inventory plan
No
% food budget spent on local/organic food
100%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
No
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
No
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
