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Anderson University

Anderson, SCPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 55% Acceptance
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55%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$23,544
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.2K
Students
Medium campus body
$42,073
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Anderson University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Anderson, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 55%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
55% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading560 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 29
1typical 50% range36
55%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,508
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,271
Earnings 5yr: $93,084
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,844
Earnings 5yr: $67,897
Debt: $23,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,147
Earnings 5yr: $72,141
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,725
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,035
Earnings 5yr: $74,484
Debt: $29,375
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,447
Earnings 5yr: $66,910
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,076
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,833
Earnings 5yr: $55,230
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,804
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,985
Earnings 5yr: $50,695
Debt: $25,250
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,016
Earnings 5yr: $47,453
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,568
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,409
Earnings 5yr: $44,656
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,825
Earnings 5yr: $49,990
Debt: $28,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,273
Earnings 5yr: $42,775
Debt: $27,000
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,648
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,221
Earnings 5yr: $47,780
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,612
Earnings 5yr: $43,168
Debt: $27,000
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,718
Earnings 5yr: $37,273
Debt: $42,953

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$23,544
In-State Tuition$34,970
Out-of-State Tuition$34,970
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

21%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$42,073
+0% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$42,101

Completion Signals

66%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$238/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

38%
Men
62%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
25%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$76,609
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