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Claflin University Men's Basketball

The Claflin University men's basketball program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association, based in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The program is better funded than 28% of D2 men's basketball programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 46% of D2 men's basketball programs, and the school is more affordable than 60% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
15
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,116
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
65%
State
South Carolina
City
Orangeburg
Address
400 Magnolia Street
Staff
Brion Dunlap
Men's Basketball Head Coach
(803) 535-5360·View profile
Edward Newton
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach
(803) 535-5449·View profile
Michael Cooke
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 46% of D2 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
75%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
52%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$29,227
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$40,304
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 60% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$16,476
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$16,476
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$9,480
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,272
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$60
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 28% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$508,929
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$126,997
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$3,758
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (803) 535-5000

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