Claflin University

Claflin University (CU) is a historically Black university located in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  It was founded in 1869 and named in honor of Lee Claflin, a well-known Methodist from Boston, Massachusetts.  It was the first school in South Carolina open to everyone regardless of race with, "the only admission requirements for prospective students being the possession of good moral character and a conscientious desire to learn." 

The highest enrollment of all-time at CU is 2,200 students.  These students come from 26 states, 15 foreign countries, and 45 South Carolina counties.  Combined, the students, faculty, and staff come from 43 countries.  In September 2017, it had a student to faculty ratio of 13:1.

‌Claflin University combines formal education with internships and other career-related programs that provide hands-on real-world experience.  It offers 37 undergraduate majors, 4 graduate degrees, and 7 online degrees.  The undergraduate programs of study include Computer Engineering, Digital Design, Education, and Studio Art, to name a few.