Overview

Anderson University is a University institution located in Anderson, SC, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC  29621
United States

Contact Mr. William Monts
Director of Admission
Email: wmonts@andersonuniversity.edu
Phone: 864-231-5795

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Interior Architecture
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services Administration
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Gerontology
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical, Counseling And Applied Psychology, Other
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Critical Infrastructure Protection
Homeland Security
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Missions/missionary Studies
Theology/theological Studies
Women's Ministry
Worship Ministry
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Dance, General
Directing And Theatrical Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music Management
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
Musical Theatre
Painting
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,040

Applied

2,304

Accepted

3,237

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,477

Females Applied

1,549

Females Accepted

45%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,563

Males Applied

755

Males Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.72

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview 2 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.9

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	595	550	640
SAT Math	520	520	620
ACT Composite	24	21	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,710

Private

Fees

860

Full-time student fees

12,030

Room & board

6,050

Room only

Financial Aid

22,644

Avg. Financial Aid Package

23,211

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

13,608

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,655

Avg. Loan Aid

14,611

Avg. Grant Aid

20,651

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

35%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,237

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

23%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.27%
Black or African American	4.01%
White or Caucasian	82.43%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	1.76%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.03%
Two or more races	0.96%
Other	1.89%

Gender

Male (32.99%)

Female (67.01%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	60%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Fest, Homecoming Dance and Spring Fling Dance

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Anderson Science Association, Education Club, Gamma Beta Phi, Business Club and Council of Exceptional Children

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting	No	No	No

Faculty

414

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 180

Part-time - 234

Male - 216

Female - 188