Anderson University - South Carolina: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2390 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #674 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #615 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #100 of 1,255 | For Actuarial Science |
| Top50% | For 72 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 55%
- Undergraduates
- 3,683
- Graduates
- 1,027
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- andersonuniversity.edu
Anderson University - South Carolina Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Anderson University - South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 55% and is among the top 18% 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 | 55% | 56% | 54% |
| Applicants | 4,548 | 1,627 | 2,921 |
| Admissions | 2,488 | 913 | 1,575 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 808 | 318 | 490 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,149 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
615 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
365 or 45%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Anderson University - South Carolina are 1100-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
260 or 32%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Anderson University - South Carolina are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3495 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 410 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 390 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 233 (5%) |
| Asian | 94 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 82 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Anderson University - South Carolina is $24,434 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 | $17,188 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,724 |
| $48-75K | $19,647 |
| $75-110K | $24,926 |
| $110K+ | $27,080 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,020 | $13,039 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,020 | $13,039 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,020 | $13,039 |
| Fee in-district | $950 | $720 |
| Fee in-state | $950 | $720 |
| Fee out-of-state | $950 | $720 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,180 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,707 |
| Room charge | $6,507 |
| Meal charge | $6,200 |
Anderson University - South Carolina majors
Anderson University - South Carolina has granted 651 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 245 master's across 9 programs, and 56 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Anderson University - South Carolina.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 78 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | 50 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 52 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | ||
| Education, General | 47 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 46 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | 27 | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | 32 | 7 | |
| Christian Studies | 36 | ||
| Communication, General | 31 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 28 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | 17 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 24 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 22 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 14 | 6 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 19 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 19 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 15 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Graphic Design | 10 | ||
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 9 | ||
| Human Services, General | 9 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 8 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 7 | ||
| Public Administration | 7 | ||
| Dance, General | 6 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Homeland Security | 6 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 6 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 6 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Music Management | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 651 | 245 | 56 |
Anderson University - South Carolina has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 29% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 61% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Anderson University - South Carolina has published 4,697 scientific papers with 229,236 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Political Science, Law, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 30 | 324 |
| 1994 | 41 | 354 |
| 1995 | 29 | 477 |
| 1996 | 38 | 537 |
| 1997 | 49 | 519 |
| 1998 | 58 | 659 |
| 1999 | 53 | 898 |
| 2000 | 75 | 1379 |
| 2001 | 117 | 1828 |
| 2002 | 102 | 2413 |
| 2003 | 84 | 3165 |
| 2004 | 124 | 3592 |
| 2005 | 103 | 4005 |
| 2006 | 129 | 4637 |
| 2007 | 122 | 5738 |
| 2008 | 126 | 6425 |
| 2009 | 149 | 7215 |
| 2010 | 142 | 8167 |
| 2011 | 169 | 9559 |
| 2012 | 183 | 10153 |
| 2013 | 144 | 10134 |
| 2014 | 155 | 11076 |
| 2015 | 183 | 11133 |
| 2016 | 163 | 10392 |
| 2017 | 190 | 10719 |
| 2018 | 215 | 11128 |
| 2019 | 211 | 11492 |
| 2020 | 288 | 12804 |
| 2021 | 290 | 14127 |
| 2022 | 250 | 12689 |
| 2023 | 219 | 13616 |
| 2024 | 199 | 13317 |
| 2025 | 96 | 11293 |
Notable alumni
-
A.J. Styles
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Allen Neal Jones, better known by his ring name AJ Styles (or A.J. Styles), is an American retired professional wrestler who is best known for his tenures in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Ring of Honor (ROH). Jones debuted in 1998 and competed for various independent promotions before gaining initial mainstream exposure in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 2001.
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Sue Monk Kidd
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
-
Sue Monk Kidd is an American writer from Sylvester, Georgia. She is best known for her historical novels, which frequently deal with themes of race, feminism, and religion and include The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings.
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James Lee Barrett
- Occupations
- writerfilm produceractorscreenwriter
- Biography
-
James Lee Barrett was an American author, producer and screenwriter.
-
Timothy M. Cain
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Timothy Martin Cain is the chief United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. He was formerly a South Carolina state judge and a law associate of Senator Lindsey Graham.
General info
| Alternative names | AU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 662 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 316 Boulevard Anderson, South Carolina, 29621-4035 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 8642312000 |