School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Baptist
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Anderson University (South Carolina) is a small private university located on an urban campus in Anderson, South Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,414, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The university offers 94 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 66%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,710.
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired for some
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile22-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1090-1290
5k
Students enrolled
56%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
59%
Unknown
0%
Black
3%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
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2,439
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.56% online, 44% on-campus.
97% On-campus
3% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's1% online
Graduate Certificate6% online
Master's4% online
Doctorate6% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $32,710 | $32,710 |
Graduate | $14,763 | $14,763 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $12,030 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,372 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,070 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,372 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,372 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $48,312 | $48,312 |
Off-campus without family | $47,352 | $47,352 |
Off-campus with family | $36,282 | $36,282 |
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
64%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
17%
$27k
Average student debtafter graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
9 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
11 | History. | |||
12 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
13 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
15 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
16 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
17 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
18 | Psychology. | |||
19 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
20 | Social Sciences. | |||
21 | Theology And Religious Vocations. | |||
22 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this 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.