Allen University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6215 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1743 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1656 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #5 of 6 | In Columbia |
| #5921 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #5961 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6006 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6385 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- African Methodist Episcopal
- Acceptance rate
- 32%
- Undergraduates
- 635
- Graduates
- 42
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- allenuniversity.edu
Allen University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Allen University has an acceptance rate of 32% and is among the top 8% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 27% | 41% |
| Applicants | 3,658 | 2,013 | 1,545 |
| Admissions | 1,175 | 536 | 639 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 169 | 94 | 75 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
501 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
9 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Black or African American | 615 (91%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 21 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 10 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.4%) |
| White | 2 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Allen University is $11,058 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $10,536 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,286 |
| $48-75K | $10,701 |
| $75-110K | $14,024 |
| $110K+ | $12,718 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $12,540 | $8,100 |
| Tuition in-state | $12,540 | $8,100 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,540 | $8,100 |
| Fee in-district | $1,764 | $1,700 |
| Fee in-state | $1,764 | $1,700 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,764 | $1,700 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 425 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,584 |
| Room charge | $2,888 |
| Meal charge | $5,696 |
Allen University majors
Allen University has granted 83 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs and 15 master's in Divinity/Ministry. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Allen University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 15 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 83 | 15 |
Allen University has a graduation rate of 13%, which is among the 2% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 13% | 15% | 11% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Allen University has published 127 scientific papers with 3,778 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 | 0 | 22 |
| 2004 | 0 | 34 |
| 2005 | 1 | 45 |
| 2006 | 0 | 46 |
| 2007 | 2 | 56 |
| 2008 | 3 | 90 |
| 2009 | 0 | 71 |
| 2010 | 3 | 74 |
| 2011 | 4 | 95 |
| 2012 | 3 | 137 |
| 2013 | 6 | 163 |
| 2014 | 5 | 176 |
| 2015 | 9 | 194 |
| 2016 | 3 | 193 |
| 2017 | 4 | 194 |
| 2018 | 7 | 248 |
| 2019 | 9 | 224 |
| 2020 | 10 | 280 |
| 2021 | 15 | 338 |
| 2022 | 8 | 314 |
| 2023 | 8 | 337 |
| 2024 | 7 | 351 |
Notable alumni
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Clementa C. Pinckney
- Occupations
- pastorpoliticianactivist
- Biography
-
Clementa Carlos Pinckney was an American politician and pastor who served as a Democratic member of the South Carolina Senate, representing the 45th District from 2000 until his murder in 2015. He was previously a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1997 through 2000.
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William D. Chappelle
- Occupations
- educatoractivist
- Biography
-
William David Chappelle was an American educationalist and bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Chappelle served as president of Allen University, a historically Black university in Columbia, South Carolina, from 1897 to 1899 and served as the chairman of its board of trustees from 1916 to 1925.
General info
| Founded | 1870 |
|---|---|
| Motto | We Teach The Mind To Think, The Hands To Work, The Heart To Love |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 141 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1530 Harden Street Columbia, South Carolina, 29204 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 137,000 |
| Phone | 80337657005893 |