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Colleges / Allen University

Allen University

Columbia, SC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate72%

Allen University Student Life

Allen University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Allen University has the International Students Club. In fact, more students participate in the International Students Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Allen University include Social Science Club, Gospel Choir, NAACP and Phi Beta Lambda and BASIC.

Allen University students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, Religious Emphasis Week and Black History Month observance.

Allen University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Allen University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available No
Housing for Students with Disabilities No
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus 60
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Allen University offers housing for students. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing. and 40% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Allen University. In the 2022-2023 school year, 60 students chose to live on-campus.

Allen University does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Allen University Athletics

At Allen University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Allen University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Golf Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Track And Field Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cross Country Running Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Safety at Allen University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Allen University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Allen University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Allen University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Allen University, take Interstate 20 to Columbia, SC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Columbia Metropolitan airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in South Carolina you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Allen University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Allen University

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Allen University Students

45%

Women

55%

Men

88%

Full Time

12%

Part Time

75%

In State

25%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

93%

4%

2%

1%

1%

0.46%

0.15%

0.15%

Undergraduate Students

656

Non-Resident / International Students

3

Allen University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

656

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

72%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$13,940

Out-of-State

$13,940

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jul 1
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