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Claflin University

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UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” reaffirms the significant economic contributions of Claflin University. Through the production and consumption of various goods and services by Claflin University’s faculty, employees and students, this institution acts as a catalyst for economic growth locally and regionally. This dynamic creates a ripple effect, leading to increased employment opportunities, heightened economic expansion and a more dynamic community environment.

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Founded in 1869 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Claflin University (Claflin) is the oldest HBCU in South Carolina. Claflin is a private liberal arts university that provides a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in education, humanities and social sciences, and natural sciences and mathematics.

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  • $102.7M
    Total Economic Impact
  • 1135
    Jobs
  • $1.3B
    Total Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates