Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Anderson, South Carolina |
| Online | andersonuniversity.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Anderson University occupies a 271-acre suburban campus in Anderson, South Carolina, located approximately 30 miles southwest of Greenville in the state's Upstate region. Founded in 1911 as Anderson College, the private Christian institution was established by the South Carolina Baptist Convention and gained university status in 2006. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several Georgian-style structures centered around an Alumni Lawn. Anderson University offers undergraduate and graduate programs across seven colleges and schools, with notable strengths in nursing, business, education, and Christian studies. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style complexes, and the university competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Trojans.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
AU is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Anderson University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#759 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#492 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#6 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#38 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1090/1290 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.72 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $40 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $870 |
| Room and Board | $12,290 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,560 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,030 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 37% |
| Business | 36% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Psychology | 4% |
| Communication | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217633 IPEDS survey data for Anderson University.
Current students may use the Anderson University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025