Allen University, SC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Allen University Rankings
Affordability75
Retention1
Graduation1
Earnings3
Diversity2
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Allen University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences27%
Business, Management, Marketing29%
English Language and Literature2%
Mathematics and Statistics14%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Social Sciences19%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Allen University
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Allen University
$13K
In-State Tuition
$13K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$15K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Allen University
90%
Receive Federal Loans
$10K
Median Federal Debt
14%
Repayment Rate
$338
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 73% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 7% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 3% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 2% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $8K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $45K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $35K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 8% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 14% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 19% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 19% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Allen University
37%
Retention Rate
12%
Transfer Rate
34%
Withdrawal Rate
27%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 21% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 27% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 19% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 100% | 47% | 52% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Allen University
87%
Employment Rate
$16K
Median Salary
$8K
25 Pctl Salary
$25K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 79% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 76% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $2K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $8K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $16K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $25K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $39K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $16K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $20K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $23K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Allen University
698
Undergraduates
85%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
45
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 96% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 1% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | <1% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 65% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 5% | 13% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Allen University, SC
Benedict College
0 miles, N
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1 miles, SW
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Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia
1 miles, SW