Allen University

https://www.allenuniversity.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,540

2024 Average Net Price

$11,182

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

72.5%

3,529 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

610

94.8% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

13.3%

35 Graduates

About

Allen University is a higher education institution located in Richland County, SC. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Allen University were General Social Sciences (19 degrees awarded), Sport & Fitness Management (15 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (14 degrees).

In 2024, 94 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Allen University. 48.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 51.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (89 degrees), 44.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Allen University is $12,540, which is $−15,638 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Allen University is $12,540, which is $15,638 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,182.

In 2024, 91% of undergraduate students attending Allen University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,540

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Allen University was $12,540. The cost of tuition at Allen University is $−15,638 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$11,182

2024 Value

1.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Allen University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,182. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Allen University grew by 1.12%.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Allen University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 4.21% with respect to 2023, when 95% 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.

Admissions

Allen University received 3,529 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.53% annual growth. Out of those 3,529 applicants, 2,560 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.5% acceptance rate.

There were 610 students enrolled at Allen University in 2024.

Allen University has an overall enrollment yield of 6.09%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,560

Accepted Out of 3,529

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Allen University was 72.5% (2,560 admissions from 3,529 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 32.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 3.53%, while admissions grew by 118%.

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.

Enrollment

Allen University had a total enrollment of 610 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Allen University is 578 students and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 94.8% of students enrolled at Allen University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Allen University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 92.3% Black or African American, 3.93% Hispanic or Latino, 0.656% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.656% White, and 0.164% Two or More Races.

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 (37.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.53%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (56.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (43.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

94.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Allen University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 610 students. The full-time enrollment at Allen University is 578 and the part-time enrollment is 32. This means that 94.8% of students enrolled at Allen University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% 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

45%

2024 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 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Allen University had a retention rate lower 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 (2024)

Black or African American
563 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
24 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Allen University is 92.3% Black or African American, 3.93% Hispanic or Latino, 0.656% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.656% White, and 0.164% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 5 students (0.82%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 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 (89 degrees awarded). There were 44.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (2 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Allen University is General Social Sciences (19 degrees awarded), followed by Sport & Fitness Management (15 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (14 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (7 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

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 Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (356,947 people), Other managers (300,521 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (174,835 people), Postsecondary teachers (164,609 people), and Chief executives & legislators (138,308 people).

The most specialized majors at Allen University in 2024 are Theology (7 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Social Sciences (19 degrees), and Math & Statistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Allen University are Theology (7 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Social Sciences (19 degrees), and Math & Statistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (476,961 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (363,708 people), Legal services (285,171 people), Computer Systems Design (278,104 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (213,808 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.

Other Religious Studies

Most Common (2024)

2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Allen University was Other Religious Studies with 2 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at Allen University, which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (46).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Allen University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Allen University in General Biological Sciences, which is 6 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

77%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 77% of students graduating from Allen University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
89 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Allen University is black or african american (89 degrees awarded). There were 44.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (2 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
56 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
54 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
52 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Allen University is black or african american female (56 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (54 degrees).

Operations

Allen University has an endowment valued at nearly $580k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 49.1k (8.46%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Allen University had a total salary expenditure of 22.5M. Allen University employs 25 Assistant professors, 9 Instructors and 5 Associate professors. Most academics at Allen University are Male Assistant professor (16), Female Assistant professor (9), and Male Instructor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Allen University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 27 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 19 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Endowment

$580k

2024 Endowment

0.000172%

growth from 2023

Allen University has an endowment valued at about $580k, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Allen University grew 0.000172% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.9M 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

$6.84M

2024 Salaries

5.21%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Allen University paid a median of $6.84M in salaries, which represents 30.4% of their overall expenditure ($22.5M) and a 5.21% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.84% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 26% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.04M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Allen University paid a total of $2.04M to 39 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Allen University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

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