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ACCEPTANCE RATE

53.27%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,625

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Allen University

2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC

Allen University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Columbia, SC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The African Methodist Episcopal affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 850 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to class size and ease of access to professors.

A list of some of the programs offered are:

  • Business Administration
  • Social Sciences
  • Biology
  • Religious Studies
  • English

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs.

The cost of tuition is approximately $13,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Allen University is the "Yellow Jackets", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available sports offered may include:

  • Basketball (NAIA Division I)
  • Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division I)

Students can visit the school's allenuniversity.edu to see additional information about the school's curricular offerings, extracurricular activities, student services, and campus life.

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Allen University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Allen University has a total student population of about 740, where graduate students make up roughly 36% of the student body.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Annual tuition is estimated to range between $13,000-$15,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
  • For part-time students, charges are between $450-$540 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid98%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships98%$8,887
Receiving Student Loans93%$7,897
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Allen University may offer services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment

Intercollegiate Athletics

Allen University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
  • Football (369)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Get more information about the programs offered by Allen University by clicking the request information to the right.

(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)

  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences

  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

  • Visual and Performing Arts

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