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Acceptance Rate 54.71 %
SAT Average 1,190
Tuition & Fees $34,970
Student Population 4,710
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $23,381

Academic Overview

Anderson University Campus, Anderson, SC
Anderson University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Anderson, South Carolina. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
Anderson University is affiliated with Baptist.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $34,970 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,759.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,710 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 54.71% and the graduation rate is 66% last year.
The salary after graduation from Anderson University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $38,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, AU's tuition & fees is $34,970. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $13,759.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$34,970
Graduate$13,759
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at AU. The acceptance rate of AU is 54.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.52%. The average graduation rate is 66% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $23,381 and 88% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,710 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Anderson University is 54.71 %.
Acceptance Rate
54.71%
Graduation Rate for Anderson University is 66 %
Graduation Rate
66%
Retention Rate for Anderson University is 82 %
Retention Rate
82%
Student Population for Anderson University is 4,710
Student Population
4,710
Student to Faculty Ratio for Anderson University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $23,381 at Anderson University.
Financial Aid Amount
$23,381

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621-4035
Phone864-231-2000
WEBwww.andersonuniversity.edu/
Admissionandersonuniversity.edu/admission
Online Applicationlink.andersonuniversity.edu/apply/
Financial Aidaid.andersonuniversity.edu/
Net Price Calculatorandersonuniversity.edu/admission/financial-aid/traditional-undergraduate-students
Veterans Tuitionwww.andersonuniversity.edu/veterans
Athleticandersonuniversity.edu/consumer-information-disclosures
Disability Servicewww.andersonuniversity.edu/student-success/disabilities-services

Offered Degrees

AU offers 92 major programs through online and on-site education where 30 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's593
Master's1512
Doctorate (Research)44
Doctorate (Practical)32
2-4 Years Certificate11
Post-Bachelor's Certificate10
Post-Master's Certificate98

Special Learning Opportunities

Anderson University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,886)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,330)

Veterans Benefits

Anderson University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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