Anderson University, SC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
Main Campus
Anderson University Rankings
Affordability54
Selectivity34
Retention47
Graduation20
Earnings21
Diversity15
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Anderson University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education17%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs25%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Legal Professions and Studies<1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Theology and Religious Vocations4%
Visual and Performing Arts11%
Admissions
Getting into Anderson University
62%
Admission Rate
527
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
23
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)418–635
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Anderson University
$28K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$41K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Anderson University
58%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
58%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 24% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $21K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $21K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $23K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 50% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 65% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 70% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Anderson University
79%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 55% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 58% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 24% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41% | 38% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 57% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 56% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 82% | 39% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Anderson University
93%
Employment Rate
$30K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$38K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $30K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $38K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $30K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $33K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $35K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Anderson University
2,685
Undergraduates
81%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
548
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 69% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 31% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 84% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 30% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Anderson University, SC
Forrest College
1 miles, S
Tri-County Technical College
12 miles, NW
Clemson University
16 miles, NW
Southern Wesleyan University
16 miles, NW