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78.0%Acceptance
$17,046Tuition
1,727Students
49%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$40,304Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCUUnited Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$17,046
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,046
Average Net Price
$21,232
Students Receiving Financial Aid
72.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,480
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,500
Books & Supplies
$1,900
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,426
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$307/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
25.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
71.4%
Pell Grant Recipients
72.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $19,663
$30,001 – $48,000 $21,021
$48,001 – $75,000 $25,768
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,952
$110,001+ $26,086

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Cost Overview

Families at Claflin pay an average net price of $21,232 annually after aid. Lower-income families pay around $19,663, while those earning over $110,000 pay about $26,086. Over four years, expect total costs between $78,652 and $104,344 depending on family income.

Most students take on debt to attend this historically Black university. Graduates leave with a median debt of $29,000, translating to monthly payments of $307. With median earnings of $40,304 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 9% of typical income. The 25.45% loan repayment rate suggests many graduates struggle with payments despite high employment rates of 95.8%.

The best deal goes to students from families earning under $30,000, who receive the most generous aid packages. With 72.61% of students receiving Pell Grants, Claflin clearly serves students who need financial support to access higher education.

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