Study
at Claflin University South Carolina
 Claflin
University, which was founded in 1869, is the oldest historically black
college or university in South Carolina.
US New and
World Report in the 2003 edition of America's Best Colleges ranks the
University in the 'top five' among comprehensive colleges
and one of the 'Best Values' in the South. The John Templeton Foundation
also includes the institution in its honor roll of character building colleges
and cites its Freshman College as an exemplary program. A small university
offering a big educational experience, Claflin has long been recognized
for the rich legacy of its graduates in medicine, law, teaching, theology and
many other professions. Committed to maintaining the very highest standards of
academic excellence, the University offers a diversity of programs, which are
geared towards meeting societal need in the new millennium.
Currently, the University enrolls 1600 students who major in one of the 32
areas that are offered. It also has dual degree programs with Clemson
University, the Medical University of South Carolina and South Carolina State
University. In addition, it has a reputed graduate program, the Master of
Business Administration. The faculty student ratio is 14: 1 with over 70% of
them holding the terminal degree in their disciplines. Claflin is accredited
by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number
404-679-4501) to award the bachelor's degree. Its education program is
accredited by the National Association for the accreditation of Teacher
Education Programs (NCATE) and the South Carolina Board of Education. The
University's business program is also accredited by the Association of
Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Claflin University is located 40 miles from Columbia in Orangeburg, South
Carolina on a 38-acre campus. It is currently headed by Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, the institution's eighth president.
Office of Admissions
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115-9970
Phone (803) 535-5000 (800) 922-1276
Website:
www.claflin. edu | |
 Office of Admissions
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115-9970
Phone (803) 535-5000 (800) 922-1276Website: www.claflin.edu
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