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Anderson University

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C+

Rating

Private

Type

3,828

Students

$26,130

Tuition

69%

Acceptance

#932

Ranking

Small City

Campus Setting

Anderson, SC

316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621-4035

Anderson University is a small private college located in Anderson, SC ranked 12th in South Carolina. It has a total of 3,074 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 68.73% of applicants. Anderson University offers 99 different majors and is best known for its Pre-Physical Therapy Studies, Christian Studies, and Musical Theatre programs (nationally ranked 6th, 16th, and 35th respectively). With an annual tuition of $26,130 per year, Anderson University is somewhat moderately pricey. 52.76% of students graduate starting the next phase of their lives, employment. After finishing college, alumni go on to earn roughly $35,200 per year, which is 15% under the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$29,230
Above Average

Anderson University

$29,230

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$44,374

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$25,688

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

69%Acceptance
Less Selective

Anderson University

69%

National

69%
Sat

860 - 1210

76% of students submit

Admissions Yield

41%

ACT

18 - 25

62% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$40

Students

3,074Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

31%

In-state

83%

Female

69%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

9%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
12% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse6% Business Administration and Management, General6% Music Teacher Education76% Others

12% Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

6% Business Administration and Management, General

6% Music Teacher Education

76% Others

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

12%

100 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

6%

53 Graduates

Music Teacher Education

6%

50 Graduates

Education, General

5%

46 Graduates

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

4%

36 Graduates

Accounting

4%

34 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

4%

32 Graduates

Educational Administration and Supervision, Other

4%

31 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

3%

28 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors15:115:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

15

Number of Library Books

85,716

Academic Spend per Student

$6,811

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

77%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$29,900/Year

Anderson University

$29,900

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$29,900

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$35,200

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

52%