Overview
Student Population
| Location | Anderson, South Carolina |
| Online | andersonuniversity.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Anderson, South Carolina, Anderson University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,325 prospective students applied, and 2,071 were granted admission. Of those admitted 642 enrolled in the school. 2,775 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 654 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $25,140 plus fees of $2,860. AU is ranked 757 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1280 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $2,860 |
| Room and Board | $9,830 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,280 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,110 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Business | 36% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Psychology | 4% |
| Communication | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217633 IPEDS survey data for Anderson University.