Admin v2 Preview — Sections marked with a yellow border use mock data until v2 scraping is complete.
Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateHBCUBusiness FocusSTEM Strong
Known for business — close-knit campus
Allen University is a private institution in Columbia with particular strength in business and biology.
A small campus of 635 undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
13% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $30,497 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,081.
Established
1870
Motto
We Teach The Mind To Think, The Hands To Work, The Heart To Love
Mascot
Yellow Jacket
Type
Private historically black university
Conference
NCAA Division II ranks
Division
Division II
Campus Visits
114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
32%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
635Students
16:1Student:Faculty
13%Grad Rate
$30,497Earnings 10yr
$11,081Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate32.1%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$14,304
Room & Board$8,584
Books & Supplies$1,308
Total Cost of Attendance$24,804
Average Net Price$11,081
Median Debt at Graduation$34,290
Monthly Payment (10yr)$364
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$10,536
$30–48K$11,286
$48–75K$10,701
$75–110K$14,024
$110K+$12,718
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$11,081
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
18.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (20)
Student Body
Undergrads
635
Gender Split
43% / 57%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
80%
Race & Ethnicity
Black 90%
Hispanic 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate13.2%
Freshman Retention90.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$23,889
8 Years$26,980
10 Years$30,497
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$23,800
Men
$27,500
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)