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Claflin University is a prestigious, nationally ranked private historically Black university (HBCU) affiliated with the United Methodist Church, celebrated for excellence in STEM research, molecular biology, cancer research, and business entrepreneurship.
Academic overview & excellence
Consistently ranked among the top ten HBCUs nationally by U.S. News & World Report, Claflin features state-of-the-art research laboratories funded by NIH, NSF, and NASA in nanobiotechnology, bioinformatics, environmental chemistry, and digital forensics.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate applicants submit high school credentials with an average entering GPA of 3.3. Graduate applicants for master's programs in biotechnology, business, or education require an accredited bachelor's degree and undergraduate GPA of 3.0+. International students submit TOEFL (79+) or IELTS (6.0+).
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Claflin Presidential Scholars Full Tuition & Housing Fellowship
Claflin's most prestigious merit award awarded to top-ranking high school valedictorians and salutatorians entering undergraduate STEM and liberal arts programs.
Master of Science in Biotechnology & Molecular Biology
Two-year research thesis Master of Science exploring cancer genomics, molecular diagnostics, recombinant DNA technology, and bioethics.
Master of Business Administration (MBA in Innovation & Leadership)
Accelerated 30-credit ACBSP-accredited MBA program offered online and hybrid, focusing on strategic management, entrepreneurship, and global finance.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Cyber Security
ABET-accredited four-year curriculum covering advanced data structures, penetration testing, software engineering, and machine learning systems.
NASA SC Space Grant Undergraduate Summer Research Internship
Ten-week hands-on experimental research internship conducting nanomaterials synthesis and spectroscopy under NASA consortium grants.
Claflin University Alice Carson Tisdale Honors Fellowship
Competitive fellowship within the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College supporting global study abroad experiences and undergraduate thesis publication.
Certificate in Environmental Nanotechnology & Water Remediation
Intensive summer laboratory program training scholars in nanoparticle characterization, wastewater contaminant remediation, and spectrometry.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. Angela W. Peters
Provost & Professor of Chemistry · Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science
Dr. Angela W. Peters is Provost & Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at Claflin University, conducting advanced research in Nanomaterials Synthesis, Water Purification Catalysts, STEM Education Equity.
Dr. Nicholas Panasik
Associate Professor of Molecular Biology & Cancer Genetics · Department of Biology
Dr. Nicholas Panasik is Associate Professor of Molecular Biology & Cancer Genetics in the Department of Biology at Claflin University, conducting advanced research in Protein Crystallography, Oncogenic Signaling Pathways, Cancer Molecular Therapeutics.
Dr. Cheryl A. Swanier
Professor of Computer Science & Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science · Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Dr. Cheryl A. Swanier is Professor of Computer Science & Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Claflin University, conducting advanced research in Human-Computer Interaction, Broadening Participation in Computing, Educational Technology.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Claflin University.