Anderson University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Anderson University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,125 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1911 and is the only school located in Anderson, South Carolina.

Anderson University is affiliated with Baptist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Anderson University you can receive your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
106
Anderson University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 106 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Nursing, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Anderson University is high at 81% (well above South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Anderson University is below average: 58%.

Student to faculty ratio at Anderson University is pretty decent, 14:1. Find out more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, about $30,900 annually. The additional fees at Anderson University not covered by tuition are around $900; this totals $31,800 a year.

Read the details about Anderson University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
45%
Doable
According to recent data, 5,043 applications were submitted and 2,289 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Anderson University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,600
Medium
Anderson University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Anderson University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Anderson University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,900 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- approximately $5,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Anderson University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Anderson University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Anderson University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, South Carolina
29621-4035, USA
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