Anderson University

4-years Private College In Anderson, SC

Anderson University (referred to as AU) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Anderson, SC. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Anderson University is $33,580. The school has a total enrollment of 4,121 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Anderson University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), Doctorate (Professional Practice), and Doctorate (Other) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$33,580 (2023)
Acceptance Rate45.39%
Student Population4,121
Graduation Rate60%
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Anderson University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1959 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Anderson University is $33,580 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Anderson University is $15,483 for academic year 2021-2022. Anderson University offers the alternative tuition plans. 88 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $22,544 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Anderson University is 45.39% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.86%. Anderson University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 4,121 students are attending at Anderson University (3,237 undergraduate students). There are 163 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 393 part-time faculty working for Anderson University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 419 (full-time) and 493 (part-time). The graduation rate at Anderson University is 60% and the retention rate is 81% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Anderson University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Anderson University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Anderson University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Anderson University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers