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Anderson University
- 316 Boulevard
- Anderson, SC 29621
- OPEID College Code: 00341800
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- General Phone: (864) 231-2000
- President: Evans Whitaker
- Website: www.andersonuniversity.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,902
- College Mascot: Ravens
Basic Information
- 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
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.andersonuniversity.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 458 | 740 | 1,198 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 376 (82%) | 647 (87%) | 1,023 (85%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 166 (44%) | 272 (42%) | 438 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 389 | 89% |
| ACT ® Exam | 234 | 53% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 64%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 29% | 23% | 37% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,160 | $2,170 | $5,350 | $4,266 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Number in Default | 15 | 9 | 20 |
| Number in Repayment | 508 | 452 | 329 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,850 | $15,400 | $14,100 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,850 | $15,400 | $14,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,650 | $6,400 | $6,050 |
| Other Expenses | $4,180 | $4,180 | $4,180 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,230 | $27,530 | $25,880 |
| Out of State | $30,230 | $27,530 | $25,880 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,400 | $16,950 | $15,650 |
| Out of State | $19,400 | $16,950 | $15,650 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $19,400 | $16,950 | $15,650 |
| Out of State | $19,400 | $16,950 | $15,650 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,902 Undergraduate: 1,870 Graduate: 32
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 642 Female: 1,260
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 635 Female: 1,235
- Graduate Gender Male: 7 Female: 25
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,456 Part-Time: 446
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,431 Part-Time: 439
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 25 Part-Time: 7
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 32 | 2% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.3% |
| Black | 193 | 10% |
| Asian | 21 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 2% |
| White | 1,609 | 85% |
| Unknown | 5 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 264 | 14% |
| Ages 18-19 | 696 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 424 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 181 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 97 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 75 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 51 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 76 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 26 | 1% |
| Age Uknown | 12 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 312 | 217 | 95 |
| Faculty Status | 84 | 84 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 43 | 43 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 147 | 72 | 75 |
| Primarily Instruction | 147 | 72 | 75 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 31 | 30 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 59 | 54 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 75 | 61 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 34 | 30 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 29 | 19 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,618 (71) | $51,535 (36) | $45,618 (35) |
| Professor | $57,999 (20) | $60,762 (11) | $54,622 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $48,422 (22) | $49,135 (13) | $47,392 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,616 (19) | $45,145 (10) | $37,695 (9) |
| Instructor | $43,590 (10) | $48,329 (2) | $42,405 (8) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,170 (1) | $40,170 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $40,170 (1) | $40,170 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,399 (72) | $51,030 (37) | $45,618 (35) |
| Professor | $57,999 (20) | $60,762 (11) | $54,622 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $48,422 (22) | $49,135 (13) | $47,392 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,616 (19) | $45,145 (10) | $37,695 (9) |
| Instructor | $42,615 (11) | $43,175 (3) | $42,405 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,180,774 | $620,105 | $560,669 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 292 | 183 | 109 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 247 | 160 | 87 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 43 | 29 | 14 |
| Golf | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Soccer | 53 | 31 | 22 |
| Softball | 24 | - | 24 |
| Tennis | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Cross Country | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Wrestling | 27 | 27 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,682 | $29,136 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,108 | $7,087 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 20%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 42% |
| Unknown | 46% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 35% |
| 5 Years | 39% |
| 6 Years | 42% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | - |
| Burglary | 7 | 11 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 4 | 8 |
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