Allen University

Allen University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Columbia, South Carolina. Allen University was founded in 1870 and enrolls 827 undergrads and no graduate students. Allen University provides housing for students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Allen University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Allen University students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Allen University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Allen University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Allen University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! July 31, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 Allen University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	72%
Tuition	$12,540

Is Allen University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Allen University offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Allen University Acceptance Rate 2010

It is slightly difficult to get into Allen University. The acceptance rate at Allen University is 72%. Last year, 1,937 students applied to Allen University and 1,395 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Allen University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Allen University, around 62% come back their sophomore year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Allen University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Allen University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Allen University meets 74% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $7,025 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $13,037 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Allen University. Based on this information, how does Allen University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Allen University a good school for you?

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Where is Allen University?

Allen University is located in the suburban setting of Columbia, South Carolina.

If you want to see Allen University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 20 to Columbia, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Columbia Metropolitan.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Allen University and Columbia are like without leaving home.

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