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Claflin University

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world rank  3732

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Overview

Founded in 1869, the Claflin University is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Orangeburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), South Carolina. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Claflin University (CU) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Claflin University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 156-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Claflin University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Claflin University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Claflin University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Claflin University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym CU
Founded 1869
Motto The World Needs Visionaries
Colours Orange and maroon
Mascot Panther
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University Location

Address 400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg
29115-4498 South Carolina
United States
Claflin University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Claflin University Phone Number (803) 535 5000
Claflin University Fax Number (803) 531 2860
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Claflin University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Claflin University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Claflin University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Claflin University.



Claflin University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
15,000-17,499 US$ (13,670-15,950 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Claflin University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Claflin University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and, historically, has a special focus on promoting education and research among the above specific US ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is recommended
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Claflin University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Claflin University's Admission Office Admission Office

400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg 29115
(803) 535 5340
800 922 1276

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Claflin University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Claflin University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 100 to 199 members.


Claflin University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Claflin University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Claflin University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Claflin University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Claflin University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Claflin University is Christian-Methodist Religious Affiliation

Christian-Methodist. United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Claflin University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Claflin University's Library
Claflin University's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 173,646 physical volumes, 1,433 physical media, 30,000 digital/electronic media and 116 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 9 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Claflin University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Claflin University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Claflin University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,174 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Claflin University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Claflin University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Claflin University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Claflin University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Claflin University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Claflin University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Claflin University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Claflin University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Claflin University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1947


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Claflin University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
  • American Chemical Society
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Claflin University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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TikTok TikTok

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