Claflin University
tel: (803)535-5000
School Notes Overview:
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.
School Overview:
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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 |
| 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 |
- 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.
In the News:
- The next penny (The Times and Democrat)
posted on July 24, 2010 at 02:27:44 am
Orangeburg County voters will be asked in November to renew the1 percent capital projects sales tax to fund the following: - FAITH ON THE COURTS: Youth b-ball league teaches sportsmanship, spirituality (The Times and Democrat)
posted on July 23, 2010 at 12:18:47 am
Sportsmanship and spirituality are two of the core tenets thatare exemplified through a 10-year-old United Methodist youthbasketball league credited with transforming the lives ofparticipating young men. - Train collision? All quiet now (The Times and Democrat)
posted on July 8, 2010 at 04:59:05 am
UPDATE: 1:30 A.M. Thursday -- A T&D newsroom employee hasbeen unable to verify a report that a train had been involved in acollision near the entrance to Claflin University on MagnoliaStreet in Orangeburg. - Claflin alumna pays tribute to alma mater through poetry (The Times and Democrat)
posted on July 8, 2010 at 12:29:59 am
"Whatever the tempest, she can quell its rage - Gospel concert to raise awareness of sarcoidosis (The Times and Democrat)
posted on July 7, 2010 at 10:15:11 pm
A Claflin University alumnus will return to Orangeburg thisweekend to lend his vocal and teaching talents to a concert andfund-raiser for sarcoidosis research.
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