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 2,277 prospective students applied, and 1,565 were granted admission. Of those admitted 643 enrolled in the school. 2,775 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 654 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $26,130 plus fees of $3,100. AU is ranked 822 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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AU is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Anderson University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#822 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#520 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#10 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#38 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1210 |
| 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 | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $3,100 |
| Room and Board | $10,280 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,664 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,374 |
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.
Current students may use the Anderson University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.