Claflin University · Cost & aid

Orangeburg, SC · Town · Private · Liberal arts college · the Panthers, Lady Panthers · Website ↗

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$33,676

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$21,232

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division II

$444k

Athletic aid, women's

$5,922 per roster spot

$415k

Athletic aid, men's

$4,994 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $33,676 sticker.

Family income under $30k$19,663

$30k – $48k$21,021

$48k – $75k$25,768

$75k – $110k$25,952

Over $110k$26,086

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$444,181
Per roster spot$5,922 across 75 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$414,559
Per roster spot$4,994 across 83 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$29k / $99k
Tuition & fees$17,046

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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