Anderson University
Anderson, SC · Private four-year · City: Small
3,413undergraduates
55%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$22,222average net price per year
68%graduate in 6 years
82%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 4,732
- Admitted
- 2,499
- Admit rate
- 55%
- Admit rate, women
- 52%
- Admit rate, men
- 55%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 34%
- First-year students
- 849
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 45%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 560-660
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 530-630
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 36%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 22-28
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
45 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Education (8)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (51 awarded)
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Social Studies Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Bachelor's (19 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (7)
- Accounting Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (27 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (19 awarded)
- Organizational Leadership Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (2)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (78 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (7)
- Dance, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (24 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Music Management Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Musical Theatre Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (52 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Christian Studies Bachelor's (36 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (25 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (31 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Homeland Security Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Human Development and Family Studies, General Bachelor's (19 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (17 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (2)
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (11 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Human Services, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (2)
- Applied Mathematics, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Architecture and related services (1)
- Interior Architecture Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (1)
- Worship Ministry Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Graduate programs (13)
- Education, General Master's
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision Doctorate (research)
- Educational/Instructional Technology Master's
- Music Teacher Education Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Post-master's certificate
- Organizational Leadership Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Nursing Practice Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctorate (professional)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing Post-master's certificate
- Divinity/Ministry Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Public Administration Master's
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $33,580
- Housing and food on campus
- $12,290
- Books and supplies
- $600
- Other on-campus costs
- $4,560
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $51,030
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $51,030
- Total cost living at home
- $40,610
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $17,528 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $17,693 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $28,002 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $25,171 |
| Over $110,000 | $35,665 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $25,586
- Got a grant from the college
- 99%
- Average grant from the college
- $18,965
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 22%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 48%
- Average amount borrowed
- $8,360
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 62%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 68%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 68%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 64%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 71%
- Came back for year two
- 82%
| Pell grant students | 62% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 64% |
| Neither | 74% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 469 | 68% |
| Men | 210 | 68% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 100% (small group) |
| Asian | 5 | 60% (small group) |
| Black | 23 | 48% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 70% |
| White | 575 | 71% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 28% |
| Race unknown | 27 | 59% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 677 | 63% | 31% |
| Started here, part-time | 6 | 50% (small group) | 17% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 212 | 67% | 26% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 138 | 64% | 25% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 4,325
- Undergraduates
- 3,413
- Full-time undergraduates
- 2,993
- Part-time undergraduates
- 420
- Graduate students
- 912
- Students per faculty member
- 15 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 5%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 5%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 14%
| Women | 63% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 82% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 2% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Small
- Address
- 316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC, 29621-4035
- County
- Anderson County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.