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Anderson University - South Carolina

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Anderson University - South Carolina School Description

The purpose of Anderson College is to provide within a Christian community a quality liberal arts education for a diverse student body that will prepare graduates for both a livelihood and a rewarding life.

Anderson University traces its origin to one of the first institutions of higher learning for women in the United States. The Johnson Female Seminary opened in the village of Anderson in 1848. The founder was the Reverend William B. Johnson, a Baptist who was the first president of the Southern Baptist Convention.

In the spring of 2005, Anderson’s Board of Trustees voted for a change to university status for the institution to reflect the new addition of graduate programs and a reorganization of the academic divisions into colleges. On January 1, 2006, Anderson College became Anderson University.

Anderson is ranked one of the best universities in the South by both U. S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review.

In addition to our “Top Tier” academic ranking, AU is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top 35 universities in the South whose graduates accumulate the least amount of educational debt.

At the heart of our educational program is an uncompromising commitment to the liberal arts as a means of preparing students with both a breadth and depth of knowledge they need not only to be successful in the career of their choice, but to be successful in all realms of life – in family, community, work, and church.

Located in the vibrant city of Anderson, South Carolina, Anderson University represents a gateway of opportunity to students of all ages.

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Anderson University - South Carolina

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Anderson University is a private university located in Anderson, South Carolina, offering bachelors and masters degrees in approximately 50 areas of study. Anderson is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Several degree programs have additional specialized accreditation: The College of Education programs are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); music programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM); the College of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), and the art, graphic design, and interior design programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Anderson is also recognized as a South Carolina Teaching Fellows institution. Anderson is ranked in the Top Tier of Southern Comprehensive Universities by U.S. News and World Report, and is consistently recognized by the Princeton Review as one of the top universities in the Southeast. In 2008, Anderson was further recognized by U. S. News and World Report as one of 70 "Up and Coming" institutions in the country for its recent advancements and innovation.

Anderson is a member of the Conference Carolinas (formerly the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference) and has ten sports played by 19 teams. Anderson has won the Conference's coveted Messick Award for sportsmanship several times. It has also won the Joby Hawn All-Sports Cup two consecutive times. Anderson will leave the Conference Carolinas at the end of the 2009-10 academic year to become a member of the South Atlantic Conference.

Anderson was recognized by President Bush for being one of only two universities in South Carolina named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. In a typical year, Anderson students contribute approximately 15,000 hours of service to numerous community human service organizations.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Baptist
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Trojans

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,332
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,850
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Anderson University - South Carolina Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Anderson University - South Carolina Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Women 63%
Men 37%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 85%
African-American 10%
Other 3%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 83%
Out-of-State 17%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
South Carolina 83%
Georgia 4%
North Carolina 2%
Florida 1%
Tennessee 1%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 64%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference)
Track (Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference)

Anderson University - South Carolina Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 17,850    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 16,600    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,250    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,170 24%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 5,350 78%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 4,266 98%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,160 87%  
Any Aid:
   99%  

Anderson University - South Carolina Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 85% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 89%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 450
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 560
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 53%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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