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Anderson University

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Anderson, SC

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Located in Anderson, SC, Anderson University is a private mid-sized school with roughly 3,183 undergraduates. It's moderately selective, admitting about 55% of applicants. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Accounting and Related Services, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $79,844/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate55%
SAT range1100–1280
ACT range22–29
Undergrads3,183
Yield (admits who enroll)35%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$50,192
4-year grad rate67%
Median earnings, 10yr out$42,101

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out58%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$79,844/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$63,035/yr
Human Resources Management and Services$62,076/yr
Business/Commerce, General$61,833/yr
Marketing$53,985/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$44,648/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$46,273/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,612/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$76,147/yr
Public Health$52,568/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,825/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$50,409/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General$42,718/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$44,221/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$36,872/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,886
Typical room charge$5,570
Typical board charge$5,330

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Anderson University's acceptance rate?

Anderson University in Anderson, SC admits approximately 55% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Anderson University?

Admitted students at Anderson University typically score between 1100–1280 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Anderson University?

Admitted students at Anderson University typically score between 22–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Anderson University cost?

Anderson University's total cost of attendance is reported at $50,192 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Anderson University require students to live on campus?

No -- Anderson University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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