Anderson University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Anderson University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

45.4%

Admission Difficulty for Anderson University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Unavailable
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at AU is 45.4%. Its admission rate is the 3rd lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into AU and can you get accepted?

AU is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,289 out of the 5,043 who applied were admitted.

Anderson University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.72. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 35% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into AU?

45% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Anderson University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.72 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

AU GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.72

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Anderson University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into AU are to have around a 3.72 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to AU will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at AU is 3.72 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #10 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since AU is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Anderson University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	11.25%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	41.3%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	26.91%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	14.88%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	3.62%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	1.94%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.13%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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AU SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Anderson University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Anderson University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

SAT Scores for Anderson University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average SAT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

AU ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Anderson University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	N/A
Math 25th Percentile	N/A
Composite 25th Percentile	N/A

ACT Scores for Anderson University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	N/A
Math 75th Percentile	N/A
Composite 75th Percentile	N/A
Average ACT Score	N/A

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

62% of Anderson University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 40% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Anderson University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	39.79%
Top 25% of class	61.75%
Top 50% of class	86%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Anderson University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	3,480	1,563	5,043
Accepted	1,544	745	2,289
Acceptance Rate	44%	48%	45%
Enrolled	517	281	798
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	33%	38%	35%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Anderson University is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Anderson University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Anderson University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted