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Claflin University |
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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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| 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
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| Part-Time Undergraduate |
80 students
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| Full-Time Graduate |
37 students
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| Part-Time Graduate |
13 students
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| Total Enrollment |
1,728 students
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| Total Dormitory Capacity |
1,003 students
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| % 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 |
- 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.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
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