Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Minimally difficult

Overall Admission Rate

79% of 2,322 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

August 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

3.56

SAT Math

510-610 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

581 average
530-620 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

23 average
21-26 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$43,110

Tuition and Fees

$28,000

Room and Board

$9,830

Average Percent of Need Met

74%

Average Freshman Award

$21,745

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$48,455

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

148

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 25% of classes
20-29 students: 22% of classes
30-39 students: 15% of classes
40-49 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 11% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes

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Campus Life

Anderson Population

26,708

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Greenville

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing

46% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

Trojans

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5% Asian
6.3% Black/African-American
3.5% Hispanic/Latino
3.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
85.1% White
1.5% Unknown

International Students

1.2% from 20 countries

First-Year Students Returning

75.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

51.9%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

30%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3
Science	3
Foreign Language	2
Social Studies
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Not reported

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

316 Boulevard

City, State, Zip

Anderson, SC 29621-4035

Phone

(864) 231-2030

Fax

(864) 231-2004

E-mail

admission@andersonuniversity.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

August 1

Application Fee

$25

Application Fee Waiver

Available

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Not accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for some freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 required for some freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations			X
Essay			X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest				X
Extracurricular Activities				X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College				X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment			X
Ethnicity			X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

79% of 2,322 applicants were admitted

Women

79% of 1,617 applicants were admitted

Men

79% of 705 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

833 (45%) of 1,836 admitted students enrolled

Women

566 (44%) of 1,278 admitted students enrolled

Men

267 (48%) of 558 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.56

3.75 and Above

31%

3.50 - 3.74

30%

3.25 - 3.49

24%

3.00 - 3.24

10%

2.50 - 2.99

4%

2.00 - 2.49

1%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

510-610 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

2%

Score of 600 - 700

28%

Score of 500 - 600

53%

Score of 400 - 500

16%

Score of 300 - 400

2%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

581 average
530-620 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

6%

Score of 600 - 700

34%

Score of 500 - 600

52%

Score of 400 - 500

9%

Score of 300 - 400

0%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

23 average
21-26 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

6%

Score of 24 - 29

36%

Score of 18 - 23

54%

Score of 12 - 17

3%

Score of 6 - 11

0%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 37%
Top quarter: 58%
Top half: 85%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

2%

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$43,110

Tuition and Fees

$28,000

Room and Board

$9,830

Books and Supplies

$2,000

Other Expenses

$3,280

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1
Final deadline July 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning November 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 003418	Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

597 (98.1%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

499 (82.6%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

499 (77.0%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

141 (21.2%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

74%

Average Award

$21,745

Need-Based Gift

Received by 497 (99.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,642

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 307 (48.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,546

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 126 (18.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

122 (8.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,607

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

2,308 (80.2%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

1,954 (84.7%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

1,954 (85.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

556 (24.6%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

72%

Average Award

$20,554

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,932 (98.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,701

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,285 (57.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,640

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 449 (20.4%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

492 (11.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,380

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

100%

Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates

$48,455

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Available

Other Loans

 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships)

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Business, Education, Religion/Biblical Studies

Number of Awards

2,861

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama

Number of Awards

358

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership, Memberships, Religious Involvement

Number of Awards

286

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children

Number of Awards

2,035

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

$4,000

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Health professions and related sciences, Business/marketing, Education

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required for most or all students

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

148

Part-Time Faculty

193

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

26%

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 18% of classes
10-19 students: 25% of classes
20-29 students: 22% of classes
30-39 students: 15% of classes
40-49 students: 9% of classes
50-99 students: 11% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

2-9 students: 23% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 18% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 27% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 13% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 9% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Not reported

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

378,453

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

192

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Anderson Population

26,708

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Greenville

Campus Size

271 acres

Weather

Temperature

30 average low in January, 85.5 average high in September

Rain

119 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

1 mile(s) from campus in Anderson

Nearest Train Station

15 mile(s) from campus in Clemson

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing

Students in College Housing

46% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

45%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

Trojans

School Colors

Gold and black

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, racquetball, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, baptist collegiate ministries, gamma beta phi, anderson university education club, ducks unlimited, council of exceptional children

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus