Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC · Private nonprofit · 1,706 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $16,354 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $21,118 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $22,279 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $23,502 |
| Over $110,000 | $25,071 |
| All incomes (average) | $17,800 |
Sticker tuition: $18,282 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 74%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 52%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $40,304
- Median debt at graduation
- $29,000
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business15%
Biology & Life Sciences15%
Health & Nursing13%
Psychology12%
Kinesiology & Sports Science9%
Criminal Justice8%
Education7%
Communications & Media5%
Computer Science3%
Social Sciences3%
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