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Overview
Anderson University is a Christian liberal arts college in western South Carolina with close ties to the South Carolina Baptist Convention. Anderson is home to nine colleges and schools conferring bachelor’s degrees in 36 academic majors and all classes are grounded in Christian values. To enhance the learning process, many Anderson courses integrate digital learning through the use of iPads and mobile apps. As a Christian university, Anderson requires all students to participate in the Journey Program—a series of worship services, religious concerts, and creative presentations.
Acceptance Rate:
53%
Average Net Price:
$21,756
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.7
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1087
Virtual Tour
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $34,970 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $34,970 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
69%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
22%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,586
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,105
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,965
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
64%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8409
22%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,105
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$67,613,760
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$3,637,191
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
48%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,360
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,350
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,874
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Baptist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
4732
Students Applied
70%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
178
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 15 |
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
36%
Submitting ACT
45%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1087
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.7
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,325
Total Number of Undergrads
3,413
0
100
56%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
94
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
32
Countries Represented
21
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
25%
Student Organizations
77
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
48%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
86%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Trojans
School Colors
gold and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
South Atlantic Conference
Total Male Athletes
131
Total Female Athletes
110
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Anderson University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,400
Top 5 Cities
Greenville
Charlotte
Columbia
Atlanta
Charleston
Top 5 Employers
Anderson University-South Carolina
AnMed Health
Greenville Health System
Clemson University
Greenville County Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Operations
Sales
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,500
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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