Claflin University
Founded 1869
President Dwaun Warmack (President)
Fees USD 16,826
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Claflin University is a private United Methodist HBCU founded in 1869 in Orangeburg, South Carolina — the oldest HBCU in South Carolina. Consistently ranked as a top HBCU nationally and recognized as one of America’s best colleges for social mobility, Claflin enrolls 2,000 students and is known for business, education, nursing, sciences, and arts programs.
Programs
- School of Business — Business programs for Orangeburg and South Carolina
- School of Education — Teacher preparation; strong Orangeburg area placement
- Department of Nursing — Nursing programs for the rural SC Lowcountry
- Sciences — Strong pre-health and biological sciences
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~47% | Tuition: ~$16,826