Anderson University
Anderson University is a private university in Anderson, South Carolina, United States. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in over 100 areas of study. Anderson is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Anderson participates in NCAA Division II athletics and is a member of the South Atlantic Conference.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 55%
- Average net price: $23,544
- Undergraduate enrollment: 3,706
- Graduation rate (150%): 66%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 63%
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $42,101
- Median earnings (8 years): $45,202
- Median earnings (6 years): $42,073
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Anderson, SC
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Anderson University include Nursing, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Elementary Education and Teaching.
- Nursing (78 bachelor's) · median earnings $76,147 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (52 bachelor's) · median earnings $50,409 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,187
- Elementary Education and Teaching (51 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,612 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Christian Studies (36 bachelor's)
- Communication (31 bachelor's) · median earnings $44,648 4 years after graduation
- Business Administration and Management (27 bachelor's) · median earnings $63,035 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,500
- Biology (25 bachelor's)
- Fine (24 bachelor's) · median earnings $44,221 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (22 bachelor's) · median earnings $49,825 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels (19 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,612 4 years after graduation · median debt $27,000
Degree mix: Business 43%, Computer Science 3%, Health 35%, Biological Sciences 8%, Psychology 3%, Communication 7%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
- In-state tuition and fees: $34,970
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $34,970
- Books and supplies: $600
- On-campus room and board: $12,720
- Off-campus room and board: $12,720
- Off-campus with family: $6,523
- Typical cost of attendance: $48,290
- Sticker vs net gap: 51%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 21%
- Federal loan recipients: 42%
- Average institutional grant: $18,607
- Average federal loan: $6,459
Admissions
Anderson University admits 55% of applicants. Of students admitted, 33% enrolled.
- Applications: 4,548
- Admitted: 2,488
- Enrolled: 809
- Yield (first-choice signal): 33%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 3,706
- Women: 60%
- Commuter share (estimated): 41%
- Part-time undergraduates: 3%
- Age 25 and older: 5%
- Graduate students: 552
- Graduation rate: 66%
- Come back after freshman year: 82%
- First-generation: 25%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 19%
- Student to faculty: 13:1
- Professor salary: $84,860
- Associate professor salary: $69,876
- Assistant professor salary: $69,241
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,180
- Average SAT: 1,190
- Average ACT: 25
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Anderson University acceptance rate? Anderson University admits 55% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
What majors does Anderson University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Elementary Education and Teaching, Christian Studies, Communication.
What is the average salary after Anderson University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $42,101 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Anderson University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 63% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 66%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Anderson University official site: https://andersonuniversity.edu.