Claflin University earned the #12 spot among baccalaureate colleges in the South and is ranked #8 among the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group.

"We are proud to be ranked one of America's Best College by U.S. News and World Report for the 12th consecutive year," said Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, president of Claflin University. "The criteria used in calculating these rankings are all components we strive to excel in here at Claflin - graduation and retention rates, student selectivity and financial resources.

"And, once again, we have been recognized for having one of the highest alumni giving rates among southern baccalaureate colleges and the highest rate among HBCUs. We thank U.S .News and World Report for continuing to recognize our efforts."

Claflin University is also ranked #1 among baccalaureate colleges in the South for having a strong commitment to teaching. And Claflin is ranked #2 in the South as a "Top Up-and-Coming School."

The rankings, which include more than 1,400 schools nationwide, are available at www.usnews.com/colleges and are in the September issue of U.S. News & World Report magazine.

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