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Claflin University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Extremely Low

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.

Racial demographics of Claflin University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Extremely Low

There are 75% more female students than male students enrolled at Claflin University with a gender ratio of 4% women to 2% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Claflin University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.

Male to female gender ratio for Claflin University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
2%
Women
4%
Enrollment by gender for Claflin University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
44
Women
77

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Claflin University serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Claflin University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
82%
Out of State
16%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$45,792 per year

79% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment

Enrollment

1,852
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 12.7%
Part time Undergrads 2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217873.

Last updated: August 2026