More selective than 69% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Claflin University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Claflin University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 65% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Claflin University compared with other South Carolina colleges?
Claflin University has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Anderson University | 55% | 66% | $23,544 |
| 7 | College of Charleston | 60% | 66% | $18,960 |
| 8 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 60% | 79% | $22,811 |
| 9 | Erskine College | 63% | 45% | $16,525 |
| 10 | Claflin University | 65% | 52% | $17,800 |
| 11 | North Greenville University | 67% | 55% | $21,063 |
| 12 | University of South Carolina-Upstate | 67% | 43% | $13,557 |
| 13 | Converse University | 68% | 62% | $23,283 |
| 14 | Presbyterian College | 68% | 51% | $20,528 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Claflin University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Claflin University admissions questions
What is the Claflin University acceptance rate?
Claflin University accepts 65% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,078 of 6,999 applicants were admitted.
Does Claflin University require the SAT or ACT?
Claflin University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Claflin University?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (456 of 5,078).
Is Claflin University getting harder to get into?
Claflin University accepted 65% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Claflin University overview