Anderson University (217633)
Add ComparisonAnderson University (217633) is a higher education institution located in Anderson County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Anderson University (217633) were Registered Nursing (78 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (52 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (51 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University (217633) is $34,020, which is $10,020 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).
In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University (217633) is $34,020, which is $10,020 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).
After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,434.
In 2024, 87% of undergraduate students attending Anderson University (217633) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Anderson University (217633) was $34,020. The cost of tuition at Anderson University (217633) is $10,020 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).
This chart compares the tuition costs of Anderson University (217633) (in red) with those of other similar universities.
In 2024 Anderson University (217633) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,434. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Anderson University (217633) grew by 9.95%.
This chart compares the average net price of Anderson University (217633) (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.
87% of undergraduate students at Anderson University (217633) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.14% with respect to 2023, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.
This chart compares the average award discount at Anderson University (217633) (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.
Anderson University (217633) received 4,548 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.89% annual growth. Out of those 4,548 applicants, 2,488 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 54.7% acceptance rate.
There were 4,710 students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) in 2024. 45% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.
Anderson University (217633) has an overall enrollment yield of 32.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.
In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Anderson University (217633) was 54.7% (2,488 admissions from 4,548 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 52.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 3.89%, while admissions declined by 0.44%.
This chart compares the acceptance rate of Anderson University (217633) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.
45% of enrolled first-time students at Anderson University (217633) in 2024 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.
Anderson University (217633) had a total enrollment of 4,710 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University (217633) is 3,514 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,196. This means that 74.6% of students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) are enrolled full-time.
The enrolled student population at Anderson University (217633), both undergraduate and graduate, is 74.2% White, 8.28% Black or African American, 4.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Asian, 1.74% Two or More Races, 0.0849% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0425% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.
Students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.6%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.5%), followed by White Male (19.5%) and Black or African American Female (8.98%).
The total enrollment at Anderson University (217633) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,710 students. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University (217633) is 3,514 and the part-time enrollment is 1,196. This means that 74.6% of students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.
This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Anderson University (217633) (in red) compares to similar universities.
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 Anderson University (217633) was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Anderson University (217633) had a retention rate higher than its peers.
This chart shows the retention rate over time at Anderson University (217633) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.
The enrolled student population at Anderson University (217633) is 74.2% White, 8.28% Black or African American, 4.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2% Asian, 1.74% Two or More Races, 0.0849% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0425% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.
The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Anderson University (217633) is Registered Nursing (78 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (52 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (51 degrees).
In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Anderson University (217633), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (36 degrees awarded), Theology (26 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees).
The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,562,982 people), Secondary school teachers (530,318 people), Education administrators (282,664 people), Special education teachers (204,694 people), and Other managers (204,587 people).
The most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (36 degrees awarded), Theology (26 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), Education (233 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (70 degrees) (as of 2024).
The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents
The most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are Philosophy and Religious Studies (36 degrees awarded), Theology (26 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), Education (233 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (70 degrees) (as of 2024).
The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are Elementary & secondary schools (2,896,908 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (395,560 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (230,881 people), Religious organizations (178,977 people), and Computer Systems Design (165,645 people).
The most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are Philosophy and Religious Studies (36 degrees awarded), Theology (26 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), Education (233 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (70 degrees) (as of 2024).
In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Anderson University (217633) was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Anderson University (217633) according to their major.
In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Anderson University (217633) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.
The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.
The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Anderson University (217633) is Female and Asian (88.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).
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.
The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.04% of graduates (29 students) did not report their race.
The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 120 employees, Management, with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.
In 2024, Anderson University (217633) paid a total of $14.8M to 196 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.
This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.
In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 120 employees, Management with 63 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees.
