College statistics
- Address:
- 400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC
29115 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.claflin.edu/
- HBCU:
- Yes
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $16,476
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $16,476
- Room and Board:
- $9,480
- Acceptance Rate:
- 72.6%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $72,574,717
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Claflin University is a private, historically Black liberal arts institution located in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Founded with a commitment to educating African American students, the university enrolls approximately 1,835 undergraduates and offers a curriculum centered on business, management, marketing, and related fields alongside arts and sciences education.
Tuition is $16,476 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $25,956 when including room and board. The university maintains accessible admissions with a 72.6% acceptance rate. Most students receive financial aid that reduces their out-of-pocket costs below the published rate.
The university is well-positioned for students seeking a small, affordable liberal arts education at an HBCU with a strong emphasis on business preparation. For more information about programs, financial aid, and campus life, visit www.claflin.edu/.