School Information

25.9
Total Enrollment 2,279
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Anderson University

http://www.andersonuniversity.edu
316 Boulevard, Anderson, South Carolina 29621
(864) 231-2000

Anderson University is an academic community, affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, providing a challenging education grounded in the liberal arts, enhanced by professional and graduate programs and a co-curricular focus on the development of character, servant leadership, and cultural engagement. This is a diverse community that is Christ-centered, people-focused, student-oriented, quality-driven, and future-directed.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Anderson University, 93.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 85.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,390), and 60% receive loans ($7,560 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,250. Off campus it is around $7,000.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Anderson University is $10,574 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,822 people applied to Anderson University. Of the applicants, 69.0% were admitted (66.0% male & 71.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (36.0% male and 35.0% female)

Of the 2,132 undergraduate students at Anderson University, 21.0% are part-time. A majority (82.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 99.0% of the 147 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     82.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     69.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     42.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     54.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 864-231-2030
Admissions Office Email admission@andersonuniversity.edu
Admissions Office Address 1100 East Fifth Street Anderson, IN 46012
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.andersonuniversity.edu/tradmissions.aspx?id=2205&ekmensel=c580fa7b_181_0_2205_3
Admissions Website http://www.andersonuniversity.edu/admissions.aspx (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.andersonuniversity.edu/admissions.aspx?id=2135
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Anderson University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Anderson University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 11
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 101 0
Business Administration and Management, General 28 0
Business/Commerce, General 43
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 30
Organizational Behavior Studies 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 9
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8
Journalism 1
Education 82 12
Art Teacher Education 1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 26
Education, General 12
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 14
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
History Teacher Education 6
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Music Teacher Education 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 4
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 16
Engineering 0
Engineering, Other 0
English language and literature/letters 4
English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
History 4
History, General 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
General Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 7
Mathematics, General 7
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 21
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 21
Philosophy and religious studies 10
Christian Studies 10
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Psychology 20
Psychology, General 17
Psychology, Other 3
Security and protective services 11
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 11
Theology and religious vocations 0
Religious/Sacred Music 0
Visual and performing arts 32
Art/Art Studies, General 14
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Interior Design 8
Music Performance, General 2
Music, General 2
 
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