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Allen University
- 1530 Harden Street
- Columbia, SC 29204
- OPEID College Code: 00341700
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- General Phone: (803) 254-4165
- President: Dr. Charles E. Young
- Website: www.allenuniversity.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 651
- College Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- African Methodist Episcopal
- Mission Statement
- Allen University is an academic community whose mission is to provide a baccalaureate education with a strong, unalterable commitment to teaching and community service. The University structures its curricula and supportive services in recognition of uniqueness of each student who attends the institution.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 80% | 93% | 93% | 60% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,717 | $1,163 | $1,410 | $1,658 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 16.4% | 16.5% | 13.6% |
| Number in Default | 48 | 36 | 29 |
| Number in Repayment | 291 | 218 | 212 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,884 | $9,884 | $7,218 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,884 | $9,884 | $7,218 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,240 | $5,240 | $4,210 |
| Other Expenses | $2,353 | $2,353 | $2,606 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,120 | $5,120 | $2,106 |
| Other Expenses | $2,253 | $2,253 | $2,606 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,253 | $2,253 | $2,606 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,477 | $17,477 | $14,834 |
| Out of State | $17,477 | $17,477 | $14,834 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,257 | $17,257 | $12,730 |
| Out of State | $17,257 | $17,257 | $12,730 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,137 | $12,137 | $10,624 |
| Out of State | $12,137 | $12,137 | $10,624 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Business Administration and Management | 24 |
| Education | |
| Education | - |
| Elementary Education | - |
| English Language and Literature | |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | |
| Humanities, Humanistic Studies | - |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | |
| Religious Studies | 8 |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 1 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Social Sciences | 19 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Music | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 651 Undergraduate: 651
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 339 Female: 312
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 339 Female: 312
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 640 Part-Time: 11
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 640 Part-Time: 11
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 639 | 98% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1% |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 2 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 242 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 140 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 110 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 45 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 8 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 11 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 24 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 9 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 51 | 8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 130 | 116 | 14 |
| Faculty Status | 46 | 34 | 12 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 46 | 34 | 12 |
| Primarily Instruction | 46 | 34 | 12 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 17 | 17 | - |
| Other Professionals | 53 | 52 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 3 | 3 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,965 (34) | $55,547 (21) | $46,178 (13) |
| Professor | $57,971 (11) | $59,395 (6) | $56,263 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $59,520 (5) | $59,520 (5) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,196 (18) | $51,252 (10) | $39,875 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,965 (34) | $55,547 (21) | $46,178 (13) |
| Professor | $57,971 (11) | $59,395 (6) | $56,263 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $59,520 (5) | $59,520 (5) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,196 (18) | $51,252 (10) | $39,875 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $87,814 | $51,000 | $36,814 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 55 | 25 | 30 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Basketball | 23 | 12 | 11 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Bowling | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,893 | $16,248 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $16,320 | $9,520 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 22% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 24% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 22% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Allen University
- Reviewed on: November 20, 2009
- Rating: 2 / 5
Flag Review - Allen University is ok
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
