Claflin University Acceptance Rate
Orangeburg, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,999
- Admitted
- 5,078
- Yield
- 9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Claflin University's acceptance rate has risen from 43.8% in 2014–15 to 72.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,237 to 6,999 (+34%) over that period.
Its 72.6% rate makes Claflin University more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.4% for women vs 69.8% for men, a 3.6-point gap). Claflin University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,237 | 2,292 | 43.8% | 389 |
| 2015–16 | 5,418 | 2,239 | 41.3% | 449 |
| 2016–17 | 9,387 | 3,926 | 41.8% | 490 |
| 2017–18 | 9,767 | 4,021 | 41.2% | 519 |
| 2018–19 | 9,678 | 5,458 | 56.4% | 572 |
| 2019–20 | 9,081 | 5,013 | 55.2% | 469 |
| 2020–21 | 9,261 | 6,032 | 65.1% | 518 |
| 2021–22 | 8,467 | 5,289 | 62.5% | 315 |
| 2022–23 | 7,568 | 5,903 | 78% | 384 |
| 2023–24 | 6,999 | 5,078 | 72.6% | 456 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,362 | 3,936 | 73.4% |
| Men | 1,637 | 1,142 | 69.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Claflin University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Claflin University's acceptance rate?
Claflin University's acceptance rate is 72.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,078 admitted of 6,999 applicants).
Is Claflin University test optional?
Claflin University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Claflin University?
Claflin University received 6,999 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,078.
Is Claflin University getting harder to get into?
Claflin University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 43.8% in 2014–15 to 72.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.claflin.edu/.