Anderson University

Anderson University is a private, religious school in an urban setting in Anderson, South Carolina. Anderson University was founded in 1911 and now enrolls around 3,848 students a year, including 3,085 undergrads. Anderson University offers housing for up to 1,519 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 56% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Anderson University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Anderson University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Anderson University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Anderson University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

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

2021 Anderson University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	19%
Average GPA	3.7
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	77%
Tuition	$27,480

Is Anderson University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. 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. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Anderson University offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Anderson University

It is slightly difficult to get into Anderson University. Around 19% of applicants get into Anderson University each year. Out of 3,809 applications received in 2021, 705 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Anderson 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.

About 84% of students who start at Anderson University return for their second year of college. Anderson University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 57%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Anderson University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 30% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Anderson University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Anderson University's endowment was valued at $44.7 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $5,683 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Anderson 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. Anderson University meets 74.02% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Anderson University full-time are awarded $22,576 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $32,692 in student loans for each student with 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 aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Anderson University. Based on this information, how does Anderson University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Anderson University a good school for you?

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Where is Anderson University?

Anderson University is located in the urban setting of Anderson, South Carolina, less than an hour from Greenville.

If you want to see Anderson University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Anderson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International.

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

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