CLAFLIN IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION. WE ARE GUIDED BY A SET OF PRINCIPLES THAT HELP US WORK TOWARD OUR GOAL OF EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. WE ARE COMMITTED TO OFFERING QUALITY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS, INNOVATIVE GRADUATE PROGRAMS, AND VIABLE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. BY DESIGN, WE HAVE EMERGED AS A NATIONAL LEADER IN COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND CONTINUE TO ENGAGE IN A STRATEGIC PLAN WHICH OUTLINES AN ENHANCED VISION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WITH GREATER EMPHASIS ON RESEARCH, SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2022
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $472k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $261k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $212k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $213k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $204k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $145k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Education peers in South Carolina | $472k | — | — | $20k | $531k $606k |
Provost/chief Academic Officer Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $261k | — | — | $15k | $294k $336k |
VP Fiscal Affairs Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $212k | — | — | $15k | $238k $271k |
VP Institutional Effectiveness Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $213k | — | — | — | $229k $262k |
VP Student Development Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $204k | — | — | $8k | $227k $260k |
Interim VP Institutional Adv Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $170k | — | — | $14k | $184k $210k |
Vice President & Chief of Staff Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $162k | — | — | $8k | $182k $208k |
Dean School of Business Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in South Carolina | $149k | — | — | — | $160k $183k |
Interim Vice Provost Academic Prog Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in South Carolina | $148k | — | — | — | $158k $181k |
Director of Internal Audit Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in South Carolina | $145k | — | — | — | $156k $178k |
Interim VP for Enrollment Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $135k | — | — | $8k | $153k $175k |
Interim VP for Fiscal Affairs Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $135k | — | — | $8k | $153k $174k |
Assoc Professor & Chair of Nursing Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $147k $167k |
Chair and Professor of Biology Board Chair 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $135k $155k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2022, the highest total compensation at CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY earn?
In 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY received $530,994 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in South Carolina: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in South Carolina, the 2022 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY falls in the top 10%. In 2022, the highest total compensation at CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY's revenue and expenses?
In 2022, CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY reported $73.8M in total revenue and $69.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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