Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003418
- Phone: (803) 376-5700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
68.73%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,232Average 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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Anderson University (AU)
1530 Harden Street, Columbia, SC
Anderson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Anderson, SC and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Baptist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Anderson University has an annual student enrollment of approximately two thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Psychology
- Communications And Journalism
- Security And Protective Services
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1400 to 1740, or an ACT composite score within the range of 20 to 25. 73% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 34% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $23,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $4,300 per year. Students enrolled at Anderson University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at Anderson University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Soccer (NCAA Division II)
- Softball (NCAA Division II)
Students who would like to learn more about this school can take a look at their website at http://www.andersonuniversity.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Anderson University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Anderson University is around 3,400 students, with undergraduate students making up about 84% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
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 $26,000-$31,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- Part time students pay in the range of $650 to $780 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 Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $19,940 |
Receiving Student Loans | 64% | $7,390 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Anderson University may provide student services like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Anderson University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (South Atlantic Conference)
- Basketball (South Atlantic Conference)
- Track and Field (South Atlantic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
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.
Get more information about the programs offered by Anderson 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
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Multimedia (B)
Education
- Education (M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Special Education (B)
- Physical Education (B)
English Language and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Ministry (B, D, M)
- Youth Ministry (B)
- Missionary Studies (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Anderson University.
- Southern Wesleyan University in Greenville, SC (16 miles away)
- Emmanuel College - Franklin Springs in Swainsboro, GA (33 miles away)
- Toccoa Falls College in Thomasville, GA (41 miles away)
- North Greenville University in Newberry, SC (41 miles away)
- Presbyterian College in Greenwood, SC (44 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in South Carolina
- Compare other South Carolina private colleges
- Review a list of South Carolina Bible and Christian Colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003418
- Phone: (803) 376-5700
- School Homepage