Anderson University
Anderson, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,900
Graduate Enrollment: 851
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Baptist
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, medium, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 50.29%
Male/Female: 30% / 70% (2017)
First generation college students: 25.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 11.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.0% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 56.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 36.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 83.4%
Black: 4.9%
Hispanic: 5.1%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Black: 4.9%
Hispanic: 5.1%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 2.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,040
In-State tuition: $30,720Out-of-State tuition: $30,720
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,864 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,900 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,864 (2022)
Average Family Income: $85,495 (2017)
Median Family Income: $64,916 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 22.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 51.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,700 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $283 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,209 |
| $30k-48k | $15,800 |
| $48k-75k | $20,616 |
| $75k-110k | $22,148 |
| $110k+ | $23,837 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 51%6-year graduation rate: 64%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,700 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,718 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 60.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.0% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 39.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 40.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,479 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,983 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 28 | $27,000 | $278 | $28,134 ($2,345) | $37,230 ($3,103) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 10 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 22 | $28,500 | $286 | $39,188 ($3,266) | $42,489 ($3,541) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 16 | $54,492 ($4,541) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Homeland Security. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 23 | $42,953 | $368 | $30,474 ($2,540) | $35,884 ($2,990) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,813 ($2,651) | $39,993 ($3,333) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 24 | $25,581 | $252 | $16,862 ($1,405) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 46 | $233 | $45,009 ($3,751) | $41,739 ($3,478) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 31 | $309 | $51,499 ($4,292) | $61,529 ($5,127) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 10 | $36,935 ($3,078) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 64 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,048 ($3,087) | $36,180 ($3,015) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 42 | $27,000 | $286 | $36,716 ($3,060) | $36,649 ($3,054) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 38 | $371 | $53,490 ($4,458) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 100 | $27,000 | $265 | $66,021 ($5,502) | $63,303 ($5,275) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 19 | $350 | $97,173 ($8,098) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 3 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 16 | $30,273 ($2,523) | $48,736 ($4,061) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $29,375 | $292 | $45,730 ($3,811) | $62,201 ($5,183) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 40 | $395 | $59,690 ($4,974) | $87,918 ($7,327) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 34 | $23,750 | $249 | $46,271 ($3,856) | $55,705 ($4,642) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 19 | $26,000 | $265 | $39,179 ($3,265) | |
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 32 | $25,250 | $246 | $32,492 ($2,708) | $47,789 ($3,982) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,650Full time faculty: 97%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $48,550,430 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $59,485,623 (2022)