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Anderson University

Anderson, SC · City · 3,183 students
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$23,544
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
67%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$42,101
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
55%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Anderson University is a private, Christ-centered institution in upstate South Carolina known for strong academic offerings in nursing, business, education, and the South Carolina School of the Arts. As an Apple Distinguished School, Anderson stands out for its campus-wide Mobile Learning Initiative, which integrates digital technology directly into coursework alongside state-of-the-art facilities like its advanced nursing simulation suites and cadaver lab. Campus life is characterized by a close-knit, faith-driven community centered around regular chapel services, active service ministries, and competitive NCAA Division II Trojan athletics.

Location
Anderson, SC, 29621-4035 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
119 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$34,970
Housing & food (on campus)$12,720
Books & supplies$600
Cost of attendance$50,192
Average net price$23,544
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,970
Housing & food (on campus)$12,720
Books & supplies$600
Cost of attendance$50,192
Average net price$23,544
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,188
$30–48k
$18,724
$48–75k
$19,647
$75–110k
$24,926
$110k+
$27,080
Grants from the school
98% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $18,607
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
67%
Within 4 yrs
64%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 57.1% · others: 68.5% 
8 yrs after starting
62% graduated · 32% transferred · 6% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$42,073
10 yrs after entry$42,101
Debt
Median at graduation$26,700
Monthly payment$283
Middle 50% owe$7.1k–$27k
90th percentile$36,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
55%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1202
R 560–650 · M 540–630
SAT middle 50%: 1100–1280
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 56.1% · women 53.9% 
Yield: 32.5% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
25%
Family income
$64,915
Independent
21%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
3%
Where first-years come from
In state (SC)
69.2%
Out of state
30.2%
International
0.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NC 77 · GA 63 · FL 17 · NY 12 · TX 8

Race & ethnicity
White
83%
Hispanic
6%
Black
6%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$42,073
After 10 yrs
$42,101
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing87
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods61
Business Administration, Management and Operations57
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness48
Marketing31
Communication and Media Studies30
Religion/Religious Studies26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas23
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services22
Design and Applied Arts19
English Language and Literature, General18
Biology, General18
Fine and Studio Arts18
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology15
Political Science and Government14
Psychology, General13
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$65M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,635/mo
Teaching spend
$8,526
per student
Federal loans
42%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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