Allen University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
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About Allen University
Allen University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Columbia, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 656, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 19%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,540.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
65% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
50% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
19% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
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Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Black
93%
Unknown
4%
White
1%
Hispanic
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Two or more races
0%
Asian
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
46%
Socio-economic diversity
90% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $12,540 | $12,540 |
| Graduate | $8,100 | $8,100 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| On-campus room and board | $7,894 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,000 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $5,000 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,200 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $23,434 | $23,434 |
| Off-campus without family | $20,540 | $20,540 |
| Off-campus with family | $16,740 | $16,740 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
91%
State Grant Aid
44%
Institution Grant Aid
70%
Pell Grant
90%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$33k
Average student debt after graduation
$18k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Track Field Outdoor
- Wrestling
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
6Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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