by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Claflin degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Claflin measures up.
Claflin is ranked #2,131 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within South Carolina, it ranks #44 of 61 for value.
Among the majors Claflin offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Human Resources | #33 of 50 |
| Communication & Media Studies | #157 of 211 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #340 of 425 |
| Marketing | #375 of 534 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #435 of 620 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #485 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #485 of 638 |
| Communication & Journalism | #512 of 743 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting | #514 of 678 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #514 of 678 |
Read the full Claflin value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Claflin University is ranked #40 out of #62 in South Carolina for quality and #44 out of #61 for South Carolina value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Claflin financial aid page to be sure.
Claflin University is ranked #2,131 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Claflin University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Claflin costs about $18,272. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $73,088 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $33,530 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $17,800 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $18,272 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $73,088 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Claflin net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Claflin degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $134,120 | — | — |
| All Students | $73,088 | #2,131 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $71,200 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $134,120 | — | — |
| All Students | $73,088 | #44 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $71,200 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Claflin shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,663 |
| $30K–$48K | $21,021 |
| $48K–$75K | $25,768 |
| $75K–$110K | $25,952 |
| Over $110K | $26,086 |
About 97% of Claflin undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,015 per year. Get more details on the Claflin financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Claflin cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.