A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Claflin University are almost exclusively Black with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Claflin University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
92%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 124% more female students than male students enrolled at Claflin University with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Claflin University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31%
|
| Women |
69%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
564
|
| Women |
1,266
|
Claflin University serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
82%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
93% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 12.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217873 IPEDS survey data for Claflin University.