Claflin University
About
As South Carolina’s oldest historically Black university (HBCU) and the state's first higher education institution open to all regardless of race, Claflin University is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and social justice. Prospective students will find exceptional strength in the university’s STEM-focused School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics—particularly in biology, chemistry, and computer science—as well as its highly regarded business and education programs. The campus culture is defined by a close-knit, supportive environment known as the "Claflin Family," offering a vibrant student experience through NCAA Division II athletics, active Greek life, and over 60 student organizations. This supportive network is further enhanced by prestigious, distinctive opportunities like the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College, which prepares high-achieving scholars for global leadership through specialized research and study abroad programs.
Wikipedia:Claflin University is a private historically black liberal arts college in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1869 after the American Civil War by northern missionaries for the education of freedmen and their children, it offers bachelor's and master's degrees.
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Claflin University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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