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Anderson University

Anderson, SC

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.

Anderson University

Anderson, SC

Tuition & Fees

$29,980

$29,980

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
37%
500-599
46%
400-499
8%
700-800
5%
600-699
26%
500-599
56%
400-499
13%
700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
41%
400-499
39%
300-399
9%
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
37%
18-23
45%
12-17
15%
24-29
44%
18-23
40%
12-17
16%
24-29
42%
18-23
53%
12-17
5%
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undergraduateRatios

32%

male

68%

female

1

teacher

14

students

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Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,565
Declined + 712
Total Received 2,277
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Private (nonprofit)

2,676

undergraduate students

650

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Nursing
  3. Education
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Codes

SAT 5008
ACT 3832

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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.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 3,326
Established in 1911
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Baptist
Accredited by •  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Anderson, SC

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).

Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
49%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
90%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
9%
600-699
37%
500-599
46%
400-499
8%
700-800
5%
600-699
26%
500-599
56%
400-499
13%
700-800
1%
600-699
10%
500-599
41%
400-499
39%
300-399
9%
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
37%
18-23
45%
12-17
15%
24-29
44%
18-23
40%
12-17
16%
24-29
42%
18-23
53%
12-17
5%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted no
Application deadline August 1
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

68%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,565
Declined + 712
Total Received 2,277

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Standardized test scores

Considered

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Pam Ross
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing
P: 800 542-3594
F: 864 231-2033
admission@andersonuniversity.edu

Financial Aid

73%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$21,124

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $26,820
Room $5,430
Board $5,210
Additional fees $3,160
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $41,820
Average Financial Aid - $21,124
Total with Avg. Aid $20,696

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 Aid Deadline

FAFSA
July 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Nancy Tate
Director of Financial Services
ntate@andersonuniversity.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

J. Bert Epting, Jr. (men's)
Vice President For Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division II), South Atlantic Conference
Mascot
Trojans
School colors
gold and black

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art
Art Education
Biology
Business Administration
Christian Ministry
Communication/Mass Media
Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Education
Elementary Education
Elementary Education with Learning Disabilities
English
English Education
History
Interior Design
Kinesiology
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Ministry
Music
Music Education
Musical Theatre
Nursing
Physical Education
Pre-Engineering
Psychology
Religion
Social Studies Education
Spanish
Teaching Elementary Education
Theatre
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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

3,326

total students

80%

in-state

20%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

80%

2,676
students

Female
68%
1,831

Male
32%
845

20%

650
students

Female
59%
383

Male
41%
267

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

2,544
students

Female
69%
1,739

Male
31%
805

5%

132
students

Female
70%
92

Male
30%
40

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
63%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

62%

Transfer applicants accepted

62%

Applicants accepted who enroll

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
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

125

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

William Monts
Coordinator of International & Multicultural Recruitment
864 231-2040
wmonts@andersonuniversity.edu

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