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Orangeburg, South Carolina 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, family and social work, 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 46% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 520.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Claflin has 1,728 enrolled students (as of 2005). The school has a large minority student population.
Full-time students are the norm at Claflin. The school has a residential or campus feel. Claflin offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Claflin 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
Admissions Phone: (803) 535-5747
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 535-5334
http://www.claflin.edu
Claflin awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 78 | business management, organizational behavior, marketing, accounting, business and related services, management science, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 50 | sociology, English, history, African-American studies, American studies, African studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | child development, child care management |
| Science | 30 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, biology teaching, science teaching, math teaching, special ed, teacher education, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | computer science, computer and info science, information science, software engineering |
| Media | 18 | mass communication, broadcast journalism, communication and journalism |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Music | 3 | music, music performance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, occupational therapy |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | physical therapy |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | mechanical engineering related tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Claflin in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 284 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 1 |
Claflin is a historically black college.
In 2005, Claflin had a total enrollment of 1,728 students (1,671 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 94% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 83% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| New York | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Claflin offers campus housing for 1,003 of its 1,671 (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 | 2,495 | 1,145 | 46% | 374 | 33% |
| Men | 817 | 413 | 51% | 132 | 32% |
| Women | 1,678 | 732 | 44% | 242 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
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 | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (803) 535-5747
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,892 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,892 |
| Room and board | $ 5,908 |
| Room charge | $ 2,632 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,276 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 535-5334
Claflin has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $78,942 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $45,307 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $66,970 | 4 | $74,381 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $53,821 | 5 | $54,825 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $54,004 | 4 | $48,839 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $43,871 | 18 | $40,733 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,367 | 10 | $32,967 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $48,734 | 37 | $41,415 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 41 | 34 | 75 |
| Basketball | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 18 | 18 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
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
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Claflin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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