Allen University

www.allenuniversity.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,540

2023 Average Net Price

$11,058

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

32.1%

3,658 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

677

95.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

13.2%

25 Graduates

About

Allen University is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Allen University were General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (16 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (15 degrees).

In 2023, 98 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Allen University. 49% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (92 degrees), 92 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Allen University is $12,540, which is $−16,740 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Allen University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 321 total borrowers.

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Allen University is $12,540, which is $16,740 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,058.

In 2023, 95% of undergraduate students attending Allen University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,540

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Allen University was $12,540. The cost of tuition at Allen University is $−16,740 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Allen University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,058

2023 Value

19.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Allen University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,058. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Allen University grew by 19.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Allen University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,292

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Allen University was of $7,292 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 7.63% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 23.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Allen University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Allen University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.06% with respect to 2022, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Allen University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Allen University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 321 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Allen University received 3,658 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 17.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,658 applicants, 1,175 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 32.1% acceptance rate.

There were 677 students enrolled at Allen University in 2023.

Allen University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

32.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,175

Accepted Out of 3,658

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Allen University was 32.1% (1,175 admissions from 3,658 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 43.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 17.1%, while admissions declined by 13.2%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Allen University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Allen University in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Allen University had a total enrollment of 677 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Allen University is 646 students and the part-time enrollment is 31. This means that 95.4% of students enrolled at Allen University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Allen University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90.8% Black or African American, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.36% Two or More Races, 0.886% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.295% White.

Students enrolled at Allen University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (53.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (38.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (1.58%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (57.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (40.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (2.13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Allen University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 677 students. The full-time enrollment at Allen University is 646 and the part-time enrollment is 31. This means that 95.4% of students enrolled at Allen University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Allen University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Allen University was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Allen University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Allen University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
615 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
21 enrolled students
Two or More Races
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Allen University is 90.8% Black or African American, 3.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.36% Two or More Races, 0.886% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.295% White. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7 students (1.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 2 fewer women than men received degrees from Allen University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Allen University is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 92 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Allen University is General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (16 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Allen University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), and Biology (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Allen University are Physicians (423,116 people), Postsecondary teachers (229,658 people), Other managers (220,116 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (203,967 people), and Secondary school teachers (193,784 people).

The most specialized majors at Allen University in 2023 are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Biology (16 degrees), Math & Statistics (3 degrees), and English (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Allen University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Allen University are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Biology (16 degrees), Math & Statistics (3 degrees), and English (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Allen University are Elementary & secondary schools (418,742 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (278,342 people), Computer Systems Design (149,755 people), Religious organizations (136,103 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (131,660 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Allen University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
16 degrees awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Allen University was General Business Administration & Management with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Allen University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Allen University, which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (48).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Allen University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Allen University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.17 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Allen University in General Biological Sciences, which is 3 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from Allen University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 23% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (16.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Allen University is Male and Black or African American (16.3% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
92 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded
White
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Allen University is black or african american (92 degrees awarded). There were 92 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1 degrees).

2.04% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Male
48 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
44 degrees awarded
White Female
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Allen University is black or african american male (48 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (44 degrees).

Operations

Allen University has an endowment valued at nearly $580k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.2k (1.76%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, Allen University had a total salary expenditure of 22.3M. Allen University employs 25 Assistant professors, 6 Instructors and 4 Associate professors. Most academics at Allen University are Male Assistant professor (16), Female Assistant professor (9), and Male Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Allen University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, Service, with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees.

Endowment

$580k

2023 Endowment

26.5%

growth from 2022

Allen University has an endowment valued at about $580k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Allen University grew 26.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Allen University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$7.21M

2023 Salaries

5.84%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Allen University paid a median of $7.21M in salaries, which represents 32.4% of their overall expenditure ($22.3M) and a 5.84% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 26% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.74% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.77M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Allen University paid a total of $1.77M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Allen University were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Instructor with 6 employees, and Associate professor with 4 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Allen University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, Service with 23 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Allen University was Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, Female Assistant professor with 9 employees, and Male Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Allen University.

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