Claflin University
Orangeburg, South Carolina · Private · HBCU
Claflin University admitted 73% of 6,999 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 49% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Claflin University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- April 3, 2027
The application is free, and Claflin University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Claflin University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $33,676 a year. After grants, students paid $21,232 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Claflin University’s acceptance rate?
Claflin University admitted 73% of applicants: 5,078 of 6,999 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Claflin University’s application deadline?
Claflin University’s 2026–27 deadline is April 3, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
How much is Claflin University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27, and Claflin University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Claflin University have supplemental essays?
No. Claflin University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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