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Claflin University
- 400 Magnolia Street
- Orangeburg, SC 29115
- OPEID College Code: 00342400
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- General Phone: (803) 535-5000
- President: Dr. Henry N Tisdale
- Website: www.claflin.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,763
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- United Methodist
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Business)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.claflin.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 937 | 1,774 | 2,711 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 478 (51%) | 848 (48%) | 1,326 (49%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 125 (26%) | 275 (32%) | 400 (30%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 340 | 85% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 425 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 400 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 96%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 79% | 68% | 75% | 32% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,636 | $3,904 | $5,163 | $7,854 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.3% | 5.7% | 8.5% |
| Number in Default | 43 | 39 | 39 |
| Number in Repayment | 673 | 677 | 457 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,358 | $11,764 | $10,892 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,358 | $11,764 | $10,892 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,640 | $6,322 | $5,908 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,640 | $6,322 | $5,908 |
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,598 | $22,686 | $21,400 |
| Out of State | $23,598 | $22,686 | $21,400 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,598 | $22,686 | $21,400 |
| Out of State | $23,598 | $22,686 | $21,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $16,958 | $16,364 | $15,492 |
| Out of State | $16,958 | $16,364 | $15,492 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,763 Undergraduate: 1,679 Graduate: 84
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 573 Female: 1,190
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 541 Female: 1,138
- Graduate Gender Male: 32 Female: 52
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,637 Part-Time: 126
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,581 Part-Time: 98
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 56 Part-Time: 28
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 68 | 4% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.1% |
| Black | 1,651 | 94% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0.2% |
| White | 30 | 2% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0.1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 59 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 625 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 454 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 234 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 101 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 76 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 66 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 102 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 35 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Age Uknown | 10 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 342 | 291 | 51 |
| Faculty Status | 136 | 99 | 37 |
| Tenured Faculty | 23 | 23 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 16 | - | 16 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 133 | 96 | 37 |
| Primarily Instruction | 133 | 96 | 37 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 42 | 42 | - |
| Other Professionals | 103 | 92 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 64 | 61 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 50 | 48 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 13 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,826 (85) | $55,054 (49) | $45,071 (36) |
| Professor | $55,533 (12) | $56,581 (6) | $54,486 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $56,895 (16) | $57,889 (12) | $53,914 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,358 (46) | $56,545 (26) | $42,315 (20) |
| Instructor | $40,174 (9) | $40,171 (4) | $40,177 (5) |
| Lecturer | $32,718 (2) | $32,640 (1) | $32,795 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $80,683 (11) | $81,819 (5) | $79,736 (6) |
| Professor | $91,298 (6) | $95,501 (2) | $89,197 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $78,852 (3) | $78,075 (2) | $80,405 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,585 (2) | $61,946 (1) | $41,224 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,566 (96) | $56,155 (54) | $47,952 (42) |
| Professor | $61,922 (18) | $61,970 (8) | $61,884 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $58,099 (19) | $58,745 (14) | $56,288 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,019 (48) | $56,328 (27) | $41,906 (21) |
| Instructor | $40,174 (9) | $40,171 (4) | $40,177 (5) |
| Lecturer | $32,718 (2) | $32,640 (1) | $32,795 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $428,490 | $193,887 | $234,603 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 127 | 63 | 64 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 84 | 41 | 43 |
| Baseball | 16 | 16 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 59 | 30 | 29 |
| Softball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $34,148 | $27,140 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,250 | $3,125 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 63% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 53% |
| White | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 36% |
| 5 Years | 49% |
| 6 Years | 55% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
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