Anderson University

Anderson, SC

Anderson University

Anderson, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$38,140

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Selective

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,289
Declined 2,754
Total Received 5,043
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Private

3,237

undergraduate students

884

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Anderson University, founded in 1911, is a private, liberal arts-based comprehensive university affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Its campus is located in Upstate South Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 4,121
Established in 1911
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

Social Networks

271-acre, suburban campus in Anderson (population: 27,293), 20 miles from Greenville. Served by bus; major airport serves Greenville; train serves Clemson (15 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC
29621

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
49%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
41%
Top 1/4
62%
Top 1/2
85%
Bottom 1/2
15%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,289
Declined 2,754
Total Received 5,043

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,544

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,580
Housing $6,310
Food $5,890
Additional fees $4,560
Books & supplies $600
Total $50,940
Average Financial Aid - $22,544
Total with Avg. Aid $28,396

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,422,395
State $9,058,456
Institutional $21,082,413
Other external $421,939
Total $33,985,203

Non-need-based

Federal $6,828
State $4,463,545
Institutional $8,816,167
Other external $378,833
Total $13,665,373

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 864 231-2070
F: 864 231-2008
finaid@andersonuniversity.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, karate, powderpuff football, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), South Atlantic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Acting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Applied Mathematics, General yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics yes
Christian Studies yes
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management yes
Critical Infrastructure Protection yes
Dance, General yes
Directing and Theatrical Production yes
Divinity/Ministry yes yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
Gerontology yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Services Administration yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security yes
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes yes
Information Technology yes
Interior Design yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Keyboard Instruments yes
Knowledge Management yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Music Management yes
Music Pedagogy yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music, General yes
Music, Other yes
Musical Theatre yes
Nursing Administration yes yes
Nursing Education yes
Nursing Practice yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes yes
Painting yes
Photography yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physical Therapy/Therapist yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Pre-Engineering yes
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Voice and Opera yes
Women's Ministry yes
Worship Ministry yes
Youth Ministry yes yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Nursing
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,121

total students

68%

in-state

32%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

79%

3,237
students

Female
67%
2,169

Male
33%
1,068

21%

884
students

Female
58%
516

Male
42%
368

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

88%

2,857
students

Female
67%
1,910

Male
33%
947

12%

380
students

Female
68%
259

Male
32%
121

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Student Break-down

4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
83%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 3.00
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

125

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 20
Countries most often represented Argentina
Brazil
Germany
Israel
New Zealand
Spain
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors

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