Anderson University – South Carolina: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2390 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 674 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 615 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 9 of 1 | In Anderson, SC |
| # 100 of 1,242 | For Actuarial Science |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
55%
Enrollment
78
Average SAT
1,190
Average ACT
26
Avg. cost to attend
$24,434 /y
Aid receiving
98%
Undergraduates
3,683
Graduates
1,027
Male:Female Ratio
41:59
Religion
Baptist
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Anderson University – South Carolina has an acceptance rate of 55% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 55% | 55% |
| Applicants | 4,548 | 1,627 | 2,921 |
| Admissions | 2,488 | 913 | 1,575 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 808 | 318 | 490 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 74% |
|---|---|
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 5% |
| â– Black or African American | 8% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 9% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Anderson University – South Carolina.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Anderson University – South Carolina majors
Anderson University – South Carolina has granted 651 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs, 245 master's across 9 programs, and 56 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Anderson University – South Carolina.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 78 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | 50 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 52 | - | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | - | - |
| Education, General | - | 47 | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 46 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | 27 | 8 |
| Nursing Practice | - | 32 | 7 |
| Christian Studies | 36 | - | - |
| Communication, General | 31 | - | - |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | - | - | 28 |
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | 17 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 24 | - | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 22 | - | - |
| Divinity & Ministry | - | 14 | 6 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 19 | - | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 19 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | - | - |
| Accounting | 15 | - | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 15 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 15 | - | - |
| Finance, General | 14 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 10 | - | - |
| History, General | 10 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 10 | - | - |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 9 | - | - |
| Human Services, General | 9 | - | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | - | - |
| Musical Theatre | 8 | - | - |
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | - | - | 7 |
| Public Administration | - | 7 | - |
| Dance, General | 6 | - | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | - | - |
| Homeland Security | 6 | - | - |
| Interior Architecture | 6 | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | - | - |
| Worship Ministry | 6 | - | - |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 5 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 5 | - |
| Music, General | 5 | - | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | - | - |
| Environmental Science | 3 | - | - |
| Music Management | 3 | - | - |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | - | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | - | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 651 | 245 | 56 |
Publications & Citations
Anderson University - South Carolina has published 4,697 scientific papers with 229,236 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Economics, Political Science, Law, Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,038
/ 170,190
|
|---|---|
| Business |
2,617
/ 164,309
|
| Economics |
2,285
/ 135,143
|
| Political Science |
2,125
/ 112,174
|
| Law |
1,970
/ 107,334
|
| Mathematics |
1,817
/ 117,279
|
| Computer Science |
1,795
/ 114,548
|
| Finance |
1,546
/ 105,430
|
| Environmental Science |
1,458
/ 87,774
|
| Engineering |
1,311
/ 84,023
|
| Philosophy |
1,270
/ 76,015
|
| Biology |
1,185
/ 63,227
|
| Physics |
1,148
/ 75,980
|
| Medicine |
1,104
/ 41,743
|
| Psychology |
1,072
/ 68,014
|
| Statistics |
1,021
/ 73,274
|
| Sociology |
972
/ 54,133
|
| Geography and Cartography |
951
/ 65,353
|
| Econometrics |
885
/ 65,467
|
| History |
870
/ 62,430
|
| Management |
819
/ 53,769
|
| Marketing |
809
/ 58,370
|
| Archaeology |
747
/ 58,104
|
| Chemistry |
733
/ 52,585
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
671
/ 43,488
|
| Social Psychology |
614
/ 48,763
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
569
/ 40,924
|
| Linguistics |
558
/ 30,618
|
| Ecology |
498
/ 28,318
|
| Art & Design |
489
/ 25,426
|
| Accounting |
487
/ 33,776
|
| Geology |
486
/ 35,148
|
| Machine Learning |
481
/ 32,396
|
| Pathology |
412
/ 12,028
|
| Development Studies |
400
/ 16,247
|
| Investment Banking and Stock trading |
378
/ 33,154
|
| Genetics |
369
/ 8,770
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
359
/ 36,834
|
| Materials Science |
357
/ 35,593
|
| Paleontology |
342
/ 30,767
|
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
1. Timothy M. Cain
1961-. (aged 65)
lawyer
judge
Timothy Martin Cain is the chief United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina. He was formerly a South Carolina state judge and a law associate of Senator Lindsey Graham.
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2. A.J. Styles
1977-. (aged 49)
professional wrestler
Allen Neal Jones, better known by his ring name AJ Styles (or A.J. Styles), is an American retired professional wrestler who is best known for his tenures in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), and Ring of Honor (ROH). Jones debuted in 1998 and competed for various independent promotions before gaining initial mainstream...
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3. James Lee Barrett
1929-1989 (aged 60)
writer
film producer
actor
screenwriter
James Lee Barrett was an American author, producer and screenwriter.
4. Sue Monk Kidd
1948-. (aged 78)
writer
novelist
Sue Monk Kidd is an American writer from Sylvester, Georgia. She is best known for her historical novels, which frequently deal with themes of race, feminism, and religion and include The Secret Life of Bees and The Book of Longings.
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All 4 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
AU
Founded
1911
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
662
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
316 Boulevard Anderson, South Carolina, 29621-4035 United States
City Population
28,000
Phone
8642312000
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