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Anderson University

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Anderson, South Carolina 29621-4035

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Anderson University is a private institution in Anderson with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

71% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,101 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,183.

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53%Acceptance
1190SAT Avg
3,080Students
15:1Student:Faculty
71%Grad Rate
$42,101Earnings 10yr
$28,183Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Anderson University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate52.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & Writing
560660
Math
530630

ACT Score Range

Composite
2228

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

52.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,580
Room & Board$12,290
Books & Supplies$600
Total Cost of Attendance$47,724
Average Net Price$28,183
Median Debt at Graduation$26,700
Monthly Payment (10yr)$283

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,528
$30–48K$17,693
$48–75K$28,002
$75–110K$25,171
$110K+$35,665

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,183

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

56.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

23

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (90)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,080
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
25%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%
Black 5%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate71.0%
Freshman Retention82.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,073
8 Years$45,202
10 Years$42,101

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,000
Men
$43,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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)

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