Claflin University

Non-profit public

Public

Private

Regional

Based in Orangeburg, Claflin University is a private and historically black institution that serves about 2,000 students annually. The school powers online education through Blackboard, delivering four fully remote bachelor's degrees. These options include pathways in criminal justice, psychology, and nursing (RN to BSN). Undergraduate candidates may also obtain a bachelor of science in organizational management that prepares them to lead dynamic teams in the for-profit, nonprofit, and government sectors. Designed as a completionist pathway, the organizational management program requires applicants to hold an associate degree or at least 45 transferable credits. Claflin provides online master's credentials in educational curriculum and instruction as well as criminal justice. Alternatively, graduate students can enroll in the school's master of business administration program, which is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. The flexible MBA curriculum focuses on sustainable business practices, value proposition for customers, and ethical leadership principles. Candidates typically earn their degree in 18 months. To enroll in the MBA program, applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA and adequate GMAT scores.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

51% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Not required or recommended
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

70%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
2	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
3	Education	✔	✔	✔
4	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
5	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
6	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
7	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✕
8	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
9	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
10	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✕
11	Psychology	✔	✔	✕
12	Theology And Religious Vocations	✔	✔	✔