Claflin University: what international applicants need

What are Claflin University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Claflin University has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on April 3, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Claflin University's acceptance rate?

64.9% for students who started in fall 2024: Claflin University admitted 5,277 of its 8,127 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Claflin University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Claflin University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (April 3, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is March 6, 2027: scores on March 19, 2027, registration by February 19, 2027 (late registration February 23, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is Claflin University's application fee for international students?

Claflin University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Claflin University accept?

Claflin University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Claflin University require?

Claflin University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Claflin University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Claflin University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Claflin University have?

39 of Claflin University's 1,731 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 2.3%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Claflin University cost for international students?

Claflin University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $18,282, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $9,480. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $33,962 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source