Anderson University - South Carolina: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2242 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #642 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #587 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #105 of 1,038 | For Actuarial Science |
| Top50% | For 62 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Undergraduates
- 3,157
- Graduates
- 851
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 50% and is among the top 14% 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 | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Applicants | 4,510 | 1,269 | 3,241 |
| Admissions | 2,268 | 636 | 1,632 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 774 | 241 | 533 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
1,672 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
787 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3186 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 349 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 191 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 101 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 95 (2%) |
| Asian | 53 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 25 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Anderson University - South Carolina is $21,643 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 | $16,209 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,800 |
| $48-75K | $20,616 |
| $75-110K | $22,148 |
| $110K+ | $23,837 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,480 | $10,616 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,480 | $10,616 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,480 | $10,616 |
| Fee in-district | $3,240 | $1,027 |
| Fee in-state | $3,240 | $1,027 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,240 | $1,027 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,637 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,900 |
| Room charge | $5,570 |
| Meal charge | $5,330 |
Anderson University - South Carolina majors
Anderson University - South Carolina has granted 661 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs, 244 master's across 14 programs, and 11 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Anderson University - South Carolina.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 102 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | 32 | |
| Education, General | 43 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 41 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 36 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | 1 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 7 | 16 | 6 |
| Accounting | 27 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 26 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 26 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | 21 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 25 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 24 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | 19 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 15 | 4 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 15 | 3 | |
| Christian Studies | 17 | ||
| Human Services, General | 16 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 15 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 15 | ||
| Graphic Design | 14 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 13 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 8 | 4 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 11 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 11 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 10 | ||
| Music Management | 10 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 10 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 8 | ||
| Homeland Security | 7 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Painting | 6 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 5 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 4 | ||
| Knowledge Management | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 4 | ||
| Actuarial Science | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 2 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | ||
| Acting | 1 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Dance, General | 1 | ||
| Interior Design | 1 | ||
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Psychology, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Women's Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 661 | 244 | 11 |
Anderson University - South Carolina has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 56% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Anderson University - South Carolina has published 3,085 scientific papers with 124,737 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 Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12 | 55 |
| 1991 | 20 | 80 |
| 1992 | 28 | 111 |
| 1993 | 23 | 122 |
| 1994 | 27 | 166 |
| 1995 | 25 | 207 |
| 1996 | 31 | 261 |
| 1997 | 35 | 263 |
| 1998 | 37 | 341 |
| 1999 | 33 | 479 |
| 2000 | 62 | 715 |
| 2001 | 96 | 981 |
| 2002 | 65 | 1411 |
| 2003 | 48 | 1652 |
| 2004 | 81 | 2148 |
| 2005 | 71 | 2415 |
| 2006 | 100 | 2828 |
| 2007 | 87 | 3421 |
| 2008 | 103 | 4064 |
| 2009 | 129 | 4558 |
| 2010 | 93 | 5084 |
| 2011 | 109 | 5632 |
| 2012 | 133 | 6080 |
| 2013 | 77 | 6587 |
| 2014 | 115 | 7193 |
| 2015 | 128 | 7312 |
| 2016 | 130 | 6763 |
| 2017 | 135 | 7117 |
| 2018 | 127 | 6392 |
| 2019 | 125 | 7282 |
| 2020 | 223 | 8372 |
| 2021 | 262 | 11259 |
| 2022 | 199 | 8073 |
Notable alumni
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Sue Monk Kidd
- Occupations
- writernovelist
- Biography
-
Sue Monk Kidd is an American writer from Sylvester, Georgia best known for her novels The Secret Life of Bees and The Invention of Wings.
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James Lee Barrett
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm produceractor
- Biography
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James Lee Barrett was an American author, producer and screenwriter.
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Timothy M. Cain
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
-
Timothy Martin Cain is a 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 | 684 |
| 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 |