ROTC at Claflin University
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Yes, through cross-town: Claflin University students join Army ROTC at South Carolina State University and Air Force ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Cross-town & partner options
Claflin University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 0.3 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at South Carolina State University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 35.8 miROTC outcomes
Students at Claflin University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 3.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 20 students start ROTC here each year
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women63%
- Men37%
- Black98%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,100–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Considered if submitted |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $18,282 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,282 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 52% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Claflin University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Claflin University has 1,706 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Claflin University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $1,000 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Claflin University: FAQ
Does Claflin University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Claflin University students join Army ROTC at South Carolina State University and Air Force ROTC at University of South Carolina.
Which ROTC branches can Claflin University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at South Carolina State University, 0 mi) and Air Force ROTC (cross-town at University of South Carolina, 36 mi).
Is ROTC at Claflin University on campus or cross-town?
Army and Air Force ROTC are cross-town: cadets enroll at Claflin University and train with the unit at South Carolina State University and University of South Carolina.
School links and location
These links belong to Claflin University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
claflin.edu
- Admissions
claflin.edu
- Apply
my.claflin.edu
- Financial aid
claflin.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Orangeburg, SC 29115-4498
IPEDS UNITID: 217873
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