Anderson University - South Carolina: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2165 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #597 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #544 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #98 of 1,716 | For Investment Banking and Stock trading |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 45%
- Undergraduates
- 3,237
- Graduates
- 884
- 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 45% and is among the top 12% 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 | 45% | 48% | 44% |
| Applicants | 5,043 | 1,563 | 3,480 |
| Admissions | 2,289 | 745 | 1,544 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 792 | 279 | 513 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
1,488 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
872 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3329 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 395 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 328 (8%) |
| Asian | 63 (2%) |
| 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 $21,633 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 | $19,034 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,758 |
| $48-75K | $18,813 |
| $75-110K | $22,725 |
| $110K+ | $23,476 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,860 | $10,395 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,860 | $10,395 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,860 | $10,395 |
| Fee in-district | $860 | $1,092 |
| Fee in-state | $860 | $1,092 |
| Fee out-of-state | $860 | $1,092 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,886 |
|---|---|
| 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 642 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 289 master's across 10 programs, and 47 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Anderson University - South Carolina.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 65 | 54 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 90 | ||
| Education, General | 77 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 62 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 54 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 21 | 29 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 48 | ||
| Communication, General | 37 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 21 | 11 | |
| Christian Studies | 31 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 20 | 8 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 28 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 23 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | 15 | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 21 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 17 | ||
| Human Services, General | 16 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 15 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 14 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | 1 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 13 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 12 | ||
| Accounting | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Musical Theatre | 9 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Homeland Security | 7 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Acting | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music Management | 2 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | ||
| Worship Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 642 | 289 | 47 |
Anderson University - South Carolina has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 51% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Anderson University - South Carolina has published 4,018 scientific papers with 167,177 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 29 | 110 |
| 1992 | 38 | 154 |
| 1993 | 30 | 171 |
| 1994 | 44 | 230 |
| 1995 | 31 | 362 |
| 1996 | 39 | 401 |
| 1997 | 49 | 378 |
| 1998 | 52 | 495 |
| 1999 | 44 | 697 |
| 2000 | 71 | 1056 |
| 2001 | 120 | 1418 |
| 2002 | 99 | 1891 |
| 2003 | 74 | 2398 |
| 2004 | 112 | 2914 |
| 2005 | 99 | 3201 |
| 2006 | 115 | 3756 |
| 2007 | 116 | 4689 |
| 2008 | 120 | 5340 |
| 2009 | 142 | 6002 |
| 2010 | 123 | 6753 |
| 2011 | 151 | 7772 |
| 2012 | 174 | 8356 |
| 2013 | 123 | 8475 |
| 2014 | 136 | 9231 |
| 2015 | 166 | 9087 |
| 2016 | 151 | 8408 |
| 2017 | 168 | 8678 |
| 2018 | 190 | 9202 |
| 2019 | 177 | 9280 |
| 2020 | 254 | 9949 |
| 2021 | 238 | 11085 |
| 2022 | 237 | 10434 |
| 2023 | 216 | 10519 |
Notable alumni
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James Lee Barrett
- Occupations
- writerscreenwriteractorfilm producer
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Timothy M. Cain
- Occupations
- judgelawyer
- Biography
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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 | 595 |
| 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 |