Anderson University - South Carolina: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2241 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #611 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #558 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #99 of 1,241 | For Actuarial Science |
| Top50% | For 71 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 3,413
- Graduates
- 912
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 53% and is among the top 17% 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 | 53% | 55% | 52% |
| Applicants | 4,732 | 1,704 | 3,028 |
| Admissions | 2,499 | 931 | 1,568 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 849 | 347 | 502 |
1,723 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
716 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
381 or 45%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Anderson University - South Carolina are 1090-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
305 or 36%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Anderson University - South Carolina are 22-28 (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 | 3374 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 339 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 214 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 176 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 109 (3%) |
| Asian | 63 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 45 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Anderson University - South Carolina is $22,222 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 | $17,528 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,693 |
| $48-75K | $28,002 |
| $75-110K | $25,171 |
| $110K+ | $35,665 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,710 | $14,763 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,710 | $14,763 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,710 | $14,763 |
| Fee in-district | $870 | $720 |
| Fee in-state | $870 | $720 |
| Fee out-of-state | $870 | $720 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,073 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,200 |
| Room charge | $6,310 |
| Meal charge | $5,890 |
Anderson University - South Carolina majors
Anderson University - South Carolina has granted 634 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 281 master's across 12 programs, and 41 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Anderson University - South Carolina.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 87 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 47 | |
| Education, General | 65 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 55 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 48 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | 26 | 5 |
| Nursing Practice | 31 | 6 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 30 | ||
| Communication, General | 27 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 24 | 3 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 27 | ||
| Christian Studies | 25 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | 17 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 22 | ||
| Graphic Design | 19 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 19 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 17 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 15 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 14 | 1 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 12 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | ||
| Environmental Science | 9 | ||
| Homeland Security | 9 | ||
| Human Services, General | 9 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | ||
| Music Management | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 4 | ||
| Public Administration | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 3 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 2 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 634 | 281 | 41 |
Anderson University - South Carolina has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 19% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 71% | 71% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Anderson University - South Carolina has published 4,622 scientific papers with 220,453 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 36 | 270 |
| 1993 | 30 | 323 |
| 1994 | 41 | 352 |
| 1995 | 29 | 477 |
| 1996 | 38 | 535 |
| 1997 | 49 | 518 |
| 1998 | 58 | 657 |
| 1999 | 53 | 900 |
| 2000 | 75 | 1376 |
| 2001 | 117 | 1827 |
| 2002 | 102 | 2410 |
| 2003 | 85 | 3168 |
| 2004 | 124 | 3591 |
| 2005 | 103 | 4005 |
| 2006 | 129 | 4641 |
| 2007 | 122 | 5749 |
| 2008 | 126 | 6425 |
| 2009 | 149 | 7218 |
| 2010 | 142 | 8168 |
| 2011 | 170 | 9565 |
| 2012 | 183 | 10162 |
| 2013 | 143 | 10135 |
| 2014 | 154 | 11081 |
| 2015 | 183 | 11137 |
| 2016 | 162 | 10392 |
| 2017 | 190 | 10722 |
| 2018 | 215 | 11120 |
| 2019 | 211 | 11491 |
| 2020 | 289 | 12802 |
| 2021 | 290 | 14122 |
| 2022 | 250 | 12676 |
| 2023 | 219 | 13593 |
| 2024 | 197 | 13186 |
Notable alumni
-
A.J. Styles
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Allen Neal Jones, better known by his ring name AJ Styles, is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand.
-
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
- screenwriterwriterfilm produceractor
- 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 | 631 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 316 Boulevard Anderson, South Carolina, 29621-4035 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 8642312000 |