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Claflin University, which was established by Methodist missionaries in 1869, was named in honor of philanthropist Lee Claflin and his son, Massachusetts Governor William Claflin. They provided a majority of the funds for the purchase of the campus. This independent liberal arts university is currently situated on a 43-acre campus in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Claflin University offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, and Master of Science degrees. The academic divisions of the university are:
The men's sports teams of the university are known as the Claflin Panthers, while the women's teams are nicknamed the Lady Panthers. The athletics department fields teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, track and field, softball, and volleyball. Claflin University's teams compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference of the NCAA Division II.
Orangeburg, SC is home to Claflin. Orangeburg is a town not particularly near any major cities. Students select the school partly because it is a United Methodist school. Claflin is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students at Claflin can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in science, media, art studies, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. The school attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 49% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 425. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 510.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Claflin has 1,763 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population.
Claflin has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Claflin offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115-4498
General Phone: (803) 535-5000
http://www.claflin.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 92 | organizational behavior, business management, business and related services, marketing, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 50 | sociology, English, history, American studies, African-American studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 30 | biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, bioinformatics |
| Media | 28 | mass communication, communication and journalism |
| Education And Teaching | 16 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, music teaching, education, English teaching, biology teaching, middle school teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Claflin in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 273 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 30 | 3 |
Claflin is a historically black college.
In 2007, Claflin had a total enrollment of 1,763 students (1,686 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 2% |
| Black | 94% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 74% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Claflin offers campus housing for 999 of its 1,686 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Orangeburg, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,711 | 1,326 | 49% | 400 | 30% |
| Men | 937 | 478 | 51% | 125 | 26% |
| Women | 1,774 | 848 | 48% | 275 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 425 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 510 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,358 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,358 |
| Room and board | $ 6,640 |
| Room charge | $ 2,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,400 |
Financial Aid:
Claflin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 342400)
Claflin has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 35 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $89,197 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $81,819 | 6 | $79,736 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $56,581 | 6 | $54,486 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $57,889 | 4 | $53,914 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $56,545 | 20 | $42,315 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,171 | 5 | $40,177 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 49 | $55,054 | 36 | $45,071 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48 | 39 | 87 |
| Basketball | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| Track | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 22 | 26 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Claflin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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