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Claflin University is an independent, liberal arts, co-educational, historically black institution that is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It is dedicated to educational excellence and to preparing students without regard to gender, race, religion or ethnic origin. It is committed to offering quality undergraduate programs, select graduate programs, and viable continuing education opportunities.

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School Overview:

	Claflin University
County	Orangeburg County, SC
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,598 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	80 students
Full-Time Graduate	37 students
Part-Time Graduate	13 students

Total Enrollment	1,728 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	1,003 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	94%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	89%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,913
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	70%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$4,540
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	61%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$3,351
% Students Receiving Loans	80%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$4,350

School Notes:

Claflin University is an independent, four year, co-educational, residential, career-oriented liberal arts university affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Claflin University, founded in 1869 as Claflin University, is the oldest historically Black college or university in South Carolina. It was also the first college in the state to welcome all students regardless of race or gender.
The University offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career-focused programs. The University currently offers a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA), a Master of Science in Biotechnology. Claflin University offers 34 undergraduate majors, Master of Business Administration degree, Master of Science in Biotechnology and Master of Education in Educational Studies.
At the undergraduate level, the University ensures that students receive a liberal arts education that is designed to produce graduates who understand themselves, as well as historical and social forces that impact the world.
Claflin University's origins can be traced to 1866, when the Baker Biblical Institute was founded in Charleston, South Carolina. On April 2 of that year, working out of a building owned by the Institute, leaders of the Methodist Church organized the South Carolina Mission Conference.
Claflin’s historic 43-acre campus, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, occupies the former site of the Orangeburg Female Academy. A city of 15,000, Orangeburg is 40 miles south of Columbia, the capital of the state. The beautiful landscaping, historic buildings and stately live oaks invite passers-by to this friendly campus.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Claflin University in the Top Tier for the seventh consecutive year (1999-2005); in the Top Ten for the fourth consecutive year (2002-2005); and a number one Best Value among comprehensive colleges in the South for students working toward bachelor’s degrees.
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In the News:

Lake City's McClam to play baseball at Claflin (WPDE Myrtle Beach - Florence)
posted on July 13, 2011 at 10:54:00 pm
Rich Chrampanis is WPDE's sports director and host of the End Zone, Hoop Zone, David Bennett Show and Cliff Ellis Show. JULY 13, 2011 LAKE CITY, SC -- Lake City High School’s Quinn McClam has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Claflin University in Orangeburg.
Lake City's Quinn McClam signs letter of intent with Claflin College (Florence Morning News)
posted on July 13, 2011 at 01:53:15 pm
LAKE CITY, SC -- Lake City High School’s Quinn McClam has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball at Claflin University in Orangeburg.
Claflin University kicking off fundraising drive (Washington Examiner)
posted on June 30, 2011 at 08:30:25 am
The Associated Press The Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Claflin University is kicking off a major fundraising drive with two events in Columbia. School officials on Thursday are being joined by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn and Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin for the launch of a $96 million capital campaign. Clyburn and Benjamin are speaking at a symposium of representatives from the business ...
Claflin University kicking off fundraising drive (WTOC 11 Savannah)
posted on June 30, 2011 at 08:20:43 am
Claflin University is kicking off a major fundraising drive with two events in Columbia.
McCutcheon to serve as keynote speaker at fellowship dinner (The Times and Democrat)
posted on June 9, 2011 at 08:31:46 pm
FLORENCE - Claflin University Trustee the Rev. Larry D. McCutcheon will deliver the keynote address at the annual Claflin University-Gammon Theological Seminary Alumni Fellowship Dinner as part of the S.C. United Methodist Annual Conference in Florence on Saturday, June 11.