About
Founded in 1870 and affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, Allen University is a private historically Black institution in Columbia, South Carolina, dedicated to holistic education and moral leadership. Academically, the university is recognized for strong undergraduate pathways in business administration, biology, and social sciences, alongside graduate ministry training through the Dickerson-Green Theological Seminary. Students experience an intimate, faith-rooted campus culture defined by tight-knit community bonds, active service initiatives, Greek life, and Yellow Jackets athletic traditions.
Wikipedia:Allen University is a private historically black university in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. It has more than 600 students and still serves a predominantly Black constituency. The campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Allen University Historic District.
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Essay prompts
If Allen University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the school's application.
Student Body
Most out-of-state first-years from: GA 30 · NC 15 · FL 11 · AL 7 · OH 3
Varsity sports
- BasketballMen's · Women's
- FootballMen's
- SoccerWomen's
- SoftballWomen's
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)Men's · Women's
- VolleyballWomen's
- WrestlingMen's · Women's
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