South Carolina · Orangeburg
Claflin University
South Carolina's oldest HBCU, founded in 1869 in Orangeburg and affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
1,706
Admission rate
65%
Retention (first-year)
75%
Completion (150% of time)
52%
Pell recipients
73%
Black undergraduate share
89%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
89%
Hispanic
1%
White
2%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
Nonresident
2%
Unknown
5%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$18,282
Tuition, out-of-state
$18,282
Median federal loan debt
$22,049
Federal loan recipients
74%
Pell recipients
73%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$29,227
Median earnings, 10 years
$40,304
Median debt
$22,049
Retention
75%
Completion
52%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
Town: distant
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: arts and sciences focus
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
Size and setting
Small four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$7,329 monthly
Full-time faculty share
72%
DOE unit ID
217873
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
38 programs
Academic programs
Bachelor · 33
- Accounting and Related Services
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Biology, General
- Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Chemistry
- Communication and Media Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- English Language and Literature, General
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
- Fine and Studio Arts
- History
- Human Resources Management and Services
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research
- Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Sociology
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master · 5
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.