by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Claflin University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Claflin University were $18,282 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals came to $1,806; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,476 |
| Fees | $1,806 |
| Total | $18,282 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Claflin University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Claflin University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In SC | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Claflin University sits close to the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Claflin University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Claflin University has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,476 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,476 |
| One Year Ago | $16,476 |
| Most Recent Year | $16,476 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Claflin has tracked over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.42%, which puts the figure next year near $18,723.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $18,723 |
| In 2 Years | $19,175 |
| In 3 Years | $19,638 |
| In 4 Years | $20,112 |
| In 5 Years | $20,598 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $77,648.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Claflin University, go to the Claflin University Financial Aid page.
