ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

  • 316 Boulevard
  • Anderson, SC 29621
  • OPEID College Code: 00341800
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  • General Phone: (864) 231-2000
  • President: Evans Whitaker
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 2,279
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Anderson University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
    Religious Affiliation
  • Baptist
    Mission Statement
  • The purpose of Anderson College is to provide within a Christian community a quality liberal arts education for a diverse student body that will prepare graduates for both a livelihood and a rewarding life.
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
  • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Anderson University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6771,1451,822
Number Granted Admission (%)449 (66%)812 (71%)1,261 (69%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)162 (36%)287 (35%)449 (36%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam38585%
ACT ® Exam23151%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading440580
SAT ® Math450580
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1725
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving60%21%72%93%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,222$4,204$6,623$14,713
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.3%4.5%2.9%
Number in Default91715
Number in Repayment386370508
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$19,212$18,700$17,850
In-State Tuition and Fees$19,212$18,700$17,850
Out of State Tuition and Fees$19,212$18,700$17,850
Books and Supplies$1,600$1,600$1,550
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,250$7,050$6,650
Other Expenses$3,875$3,850$4,180
Off Campus
Room and Board$7,000$6,800$6,392
Other Expenses$6,500$6,315$5,935
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$11,750$6,315$10,730
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$31,937$31,200$30,230
In-State$31,937$31,200$30,230
Out of State$31,937$31,200$30,230
Off Campus
In-District$34,312$33,415$31,727
In-State$34,312$33,415$31,727
Out of State$34,312$33,415$31,727
Off Campus with Family
In-District$32,562$31,716$30,130
In-State$32,562$31,716$30,130
Out of State$32,562$31,716$30,130
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-11-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration Degree-28-
Commerce Degree-43-
Human Resources Degree-30-
Organizational Behavior Studies Degree---
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-8-
Journalism Degree-1-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree-1-
Early Childhood Education Degree-26-
Education Degree--12
Educational Administration, Other Degree---
Elementary Education Degree-14-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree-5-
History Teacher Education Degree-6-
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree-2-
Music Teacher Education Degree-2-
Physical Education Degree-5-
Secondary Education Degree---
Spanish Language Teacher Education Degree-1-
Special Education Teaching Degree-4-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree-16-
 
Engineering
Engineering, Other Degree---
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-4-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-1-
 
History
History Degree-4-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies Degree---
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-7-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies Degree-10-
Religious Studies Degree---
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-17-
Psychology, Other Degree-3-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree-21-
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration Degree-11-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Religious, Sacred Music Degree---
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree-6-
Interior Design Degree-8-
Music Degree-2-
Music Performance Degree-2-
Art Studies Degree-14-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 2,279
  • Undergraduate: 2,132 Graduate: 147
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 770 Female: 1,509
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 705 Female: 1,427
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 65 Female: 82
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,690 Part-Time: 589
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,689 Part-Time: 443
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1 Part-Time: 146
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien492%
American Indian40.2%
Black27712%
Asian251%
Hispanic452%
White1,86782%
Unknown120.5%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1823410%
Ages 18-1975933%
Ages 20-2155224%
Ages 22-2421910%
Ages 25-291386%
Ages 30-341085%
Ages 35-39964%
Ages 40-491225%
Ages 50-65271%
Age Over 6510.04%
Age Unknown231%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees371241130
Faculty Status9494-
Tenured Faculty4747-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service18276106
Primarily Instruction18276106
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial3838-
Other Professionals67589
Technical and/or Paraprofessional846915
Clerical And Secretarial41338
Skilled Crafts44-
Service and/or Maintenance28217
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,911 (74)$56,382 (38)$47,191 (36)
Professor$57,015 (25)$61,144 (16)$49,674 (9)
Associate Professor$51,320 (20)$53,307 (12)$48,340 (8)
Assistant Professor$51,449 (21)$54,126 (8)$49,801 (13)
Instructor$38,650 (8)$45,762 (2)$36,280 (6)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,938 (2)$61,938 (2)- (-)
Associate Professor$82,500 (1)$82,500 (1)- (-)
Instructor$41,375 (1)$41,375 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$51,878 (76)$56,097 (40)$47,191 (36)
Professor$57,015 (25)$61,144 (16)$49,674 (9)
Associate Professor$52,091 (21)$54,399 (13)$48,340 (8)
Assistant Professor$51,449 (21)$54,126 (8)$49,801 (13)
Instructor$38,117 (9)$41,792 (3)$36,280 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,207,570$674,200$533,370
Ratio (%)100%56%44%
 
Participants
All Athletes303186117
Unduplicated Athletes276171105
Baseball5151-
Basketball412813
Golf18108
Soccer553322
Softball21-21
Tennis231013
Track and Field, Outdoor371918
Track and Field, X-Country1477
Volleyball15-15
Wrestling2828-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$25,265$25,167
Assistant Coaches-$12,270$7,231
 
Coaches
All Coaches341717
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Outdoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students54%
 
By Gender
Male44%
Female61%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien67%
Black42%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
White55%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less47%
5 Years53%
6 Years54%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Liquor Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Aggravated Assault-1
Burglary14
On Campus
Robbery1-
Aggravated Assault13
Burglary17
Vehicle Theft-1
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