Claflin University's published cost of attendance is $33,530. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,354, middle-income families pay around $22,279, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,071.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $33,530 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,282 |
| Room and Board | $9,480 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$15,730 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,800 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $16,354 |
| $30–48k | $21,118 |
| $48–75k | $22,279 |
| $75–110k | $23,502 |
| $110k+ | $25,071 |
Claflin University's published cost of attendance is $33,530. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $16,354, middle-income families pay around $22,279, and higher-income families pay approximately $25,071. Azimuth ranks Claflin University #847 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Claflin University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding that gap helps families plan realistically for the true out-of-pocket cost. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $29,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,579; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at Claflin University's median four-year earnings of $43,925, median federal debt of $29,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $328 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Claflin University earn median 4-year earnings of $43,925, placing Claflin University in the 2.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $9,367 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Claflin University in the 22.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Claflin University #1389 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Claflin University's concentration in business and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 56 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $38,625, performing at 0.8x the national benchmark for the field. The Biology, General program graduates 50 students with median 4-year earnings of $35,502, and Criminal Justice delivers median 4-year earnings of $41,353 for 44 graduates. These programs anchor Claflin University's career outcomes and align with the institution's dominant focus on Business education.
