Why Claflin

This institution will help define not just what you do, but also who you become. Your Claflin education will provide a wealth of rich experiences to draw from, both academically and personally, on your way to becoming a leader and a visionary. With a close-knit community that’s described as a family, you will enjoy rewarding relationships with faculty and your peers, and the bonds that you create will last a lifetime.

Our campus is in South Carolina, but our perspective is global. We prize diversity in all its forms. Our educational philosophy embraces community service, undergraduate research, experiential learning and enrichment programs like Study Abroad, allowing you to stretch your boundaries in ways a classroom setting alone never could.

With a strong focus on innovation, leadership and student success, Claflin is synonymous with outstanding preparation for 21st century careers or advanced studies. At the same time, we emphasize value by keeping our tuition as affordable as possible and helping students unearth every option for financial aid.

You’ll hear a great deal about “Claflin Confidence”. It’s hard to define, but you’ll know it when you see it – as will future colleagues and employers. It’s about independence and self-reliance. It’s about thinking critically and analytically, acting ethically and getting in touch with your inner visionary. Claflin Confidence is the result of the years you spend here being challenged to aim higher than you could imagine and being mentored along your journey.

Dating back to 1869, Claflin’s were the first doors of higher education opened to African-Americans in the state of South Carolina. Our scope and mission are bigger, but we remain an institution of inclusion and innovation. As a Claflin undergraduate, you will be following in the footsteps of generations of men and women who were the leaders, achievers and visionaries of their time.