Anderson University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,637
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	50%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in Anderson, South Carolina, Anderson University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Anderson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Anderson University is 16-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in South Carolina is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

Anderson University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

50.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,720

Cost of attendance at Anderson University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,720

Cost of attendance at Anderson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Anderson University received on average $23,514 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,514

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	146	21%	$4,524	$660,512
Other Federal Grant	147	21%	$4,756	$699,158
State Grant/Scholarships	521	75%	$7,739	$4,032,251
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	694	100%	$16,730	$11,610,929
Total Grant & Scholarships	695	100%	$23,514	$16,342,338

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Anderson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Anderson University students is 63.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.9%.

63.7%

asian 100.0% 5 students
African American 36.8% 14 students
white 66.8% 377 students
unknown 50.0% 5 students
hispanic 45.4% 10 students
International Students 40.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 63.6% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball South Atlantic Conference
Basketball South Atlantic Conference
Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Anderson University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Anderson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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