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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Claflin admits about 6 in 10 applicants (65%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 70% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 44%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled5 of 100 · 387 students
Admitted, went elsewhere60 of 100 · 4,890
Not admitted35 of 100 · 2,850

The funnel

Applied
8,127
Admitted
5,277
Enrolled
387

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (67% and 64%).

$30 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

7%

Yield

7% of admitted students enroll, on the lower end nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college7%
7%
← 5%higher than 3% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college65%
65%
← More selectivemore selective than 70% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Claflin reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Considered
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Claflin University doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)