Claflin University

country rank	1318
world rank	4147

University Overview

Founded in 1869, Claflin University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Orangeburg (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), South Carolina. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Claflin University (CU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Claflin University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 151 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Claflin University
Acronym	CU
Founded	1869
Motto	The World Needs Visionaries
Colours	Orange and maroon
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University Location

Address	400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg (population range: 10,000-49,999) 29115-4498 South Carolina United States
T	+1 (803) 535 5000
F	+1 (803) 531 2860

Study Areas and Degree Levels

EduListing Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Claflin University for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above EduListing Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

EduListing Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)
International students	15,000-17,500 US$ (11,000-12,900 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)

Important: the above EduListing Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Claflin University's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above EduListing Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	40-50%
Admission Office	400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg 29115 +1 (803) 535 5340 800 922 1276

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Claflin University's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	2,000-2,999
Academic Staff	300-399
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Suburban
Religious Affiliation	Christian-Methodist United Methodist Church - www.gbhem.org

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Claflin University for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Accreditation

1947

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ACBSP
American Chemical Society ACS
National Association of Schools of Music NASM
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation CAEP
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ABET
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Claflin University as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

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

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 May 2020

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