🇺🇸 USA · South Carolina

Anderson University (Anderson, SC)

Private
Urban
4-year degree

Reported admit rate: 54.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year: ₹32,84,802Out-of-state
Students: 3,183Undergraduates
Students per teacher: 14Student to faculty

About

Innovation is a hallmark of the Anderson University experience, and the University is a national leader in utilizing digital technology and online learning experiences. Among all universities in the nation, U.S. News & World Report ranks Anderson in several categories of its annual “Best Online Programs” rankings. Specifically, the publication’s extensive methodology ranks the University’s online undergraduate programs and its graduate programs in business, education, and nursing as among the best in South Carolina for all colleges and universities, public and private. Further, Anderson University is an Apple Distinguished School; to date, fewer than 60 colleges or universities in the world are recognized—and Anderson has received the distinction five consecutive times. (Source: https://andersonuniversity.edu/about-au/)

Admissions planning estimate

54.7% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 19.7%–89.7%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 52.81%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 52.8% (2,499/4,732; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

54.7%admitted

55 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,548

Offered a place 2,488

Enrolled 809

32.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1100-1280

4001600

ACT composite22-29

136

What a year costs

₹45,35,976 published cost of attendance, per year

Tuition₹32,84,802
Housing₹11,94,815
Books & supplies₹56,359

Sticker price ₹45,35,976

After aid (average) ₹22,11,535

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹32,84,802

Out-of-state ₹32,84,802

Average aid awarded: ₹14,44,862 a year.

Outcomes and support

81.9%

Retention

65.7%

Graduation

76%

Get financial aid

30%

From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 82.6%

Hispanic 5.6%

African American 5.5%

Multiracial 2.2%

Asian 2%

Unknown 1.9%

Native American 0.1%

Pacific Islander 0.1%

7 programmes

Certificate
Bachelor's
Postbachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-master's certificate
Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

Programme	Level
Accounting and Related Services	bachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	bachelor
Applied Mathematics	bachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management	bachelor
Bible/Biblical Studies	bachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	bachelor
Biology, General	bachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations	bachelor
Business/Commerce, General	bachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	bachelor
Communication and Media Studies	bachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, General	bachelor
Computer Programming	bachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	bachelor
Criminal Justice and Corrections	bachelor
Dance	bachelor
Design and Applied Arts	bachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	bachelor
Education, General	bachelor
Engineering, General	bachelor
English Language and Literature, General	bachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	bachelor
Finance and Financial Management Services	bachelor
Fine and Studio Arts	bachelor
Gerontology	bachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	bachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	bachelor
History	bachelor
Homeland Security	bachelor
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other	bachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	bachelor
Human Resources Management and Services	bachelor
Human Services, General	bachelor
Interior Architecture	bachelor
International Business	bachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	bachelor
Management Information Systems and Services	bachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	bachelor
Marketing	bachelor
Mathematics	bachelor
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology	bachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	bachelor
Music	bachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	bachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciences	bachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studies	bachelor
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	bachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences	bachelor
Political Science and Government	bachelor
Psychology, General	bachelor
Public Health	bachelor
Public Policy Analysis	bachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	bachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	bachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	bachelor
Religion/Religious Studies	bachelor
Religious Music and Worship	bachelor
Research and Experimental Psychology	bachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	bachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	bachelor
Special Education and Teaching	bachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness	bachelor
Systems Engineering	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	bachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	bachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studies	bachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate54.71%

Total Applicants4548

Admitted Applicants2488

Enrolled Applicants809

Application Fee₹3,757

Fee Waiver AvailableYes

SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted

GPA RequirementRequired

Class Rank RequirementRequired

Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted

AP Credit AwardedYes

AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1100

SAT Composite 75th %1280

ACT Composite 25th %22

ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹32,84,802

Out-of-State Tuition₹32,84,802

Average Housing Cost₹11,94,815

Books & Supplies₹56,359

Average Net Price₹22,11,535

Students Receiving Aid76%

Average Aid Awarded₹14,44,862

Out-of-State Students30%

Student Body Diversity

African American5.53%

Asian2.04%

Hispanic5.59%

White82.6%

Multiracial2.2%

Native American0.13%

Pacific Islander0.06%

International0.00

Unknown Race1.85%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate

School SettingUrban

Years4

Graduation Rate65.68%

Retention Rate81.86%

Student/Faculty Ratio14:1

Total Undergraduates3183

Contact

Street Address316 Boulevard

ZIP Code29621

Phone(864) 328-1835

Websitehttps://www.andersonuniversity.edu

Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/