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Anderson University - South Carolina
Anderson University - South Carolina
ANDERSON, SC . 4 Year 3.8
#520 in Best Colleges in America
316 BLVD ANDERSON, SC 29621

Overview

Anderson University is located in Anderson, South Carolina, USA, and was founded in 1911. It is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention. The university offers over 50 undergraduate programs, 29 specializations, 48 minor programs, and 18 master's and doctoral degree programs, covering fields such as liberal arts, business, education, health, engineering, and the arts. As of the fall of 2023, Anderson University has approximately 4,325 students, including around 3,414 undergraduates and 912 graduate students. The university emphasizes a balance between academic excellence and faith, striving to cultivate leaders with a global perspective and a sense of social responsibility. Anderson University's athletic teams, known as the “Trojans,” compete in NCAA Division II competitions, with their home field at Spero Financial Field. The university also offers a vibrant campus life, including weekly worship services, prayer groups, and missionary trips, aimed at nurturing students' faith and character.

Rankings

  • 46

    #46 in Best Colleges for Education in America

  • 5

    #5 in Best Colleges in South Carolina

  • 49

    #49 in Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America

  • Best Colleges for Education in America 46 of 972
  • Best Colleges for Kinesiology and Physical Therapy in America 49 of 591
  • Best Christian Colleges in America 49 of 333

Academics

  • B+Academics
  • BValue
  • B Diversity
  • A Campus
  • BAthletics
  • D+Party Scene
  • BProfessors
  • C+Location
  • A Dorms
  • B+Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    102 Graduates
  • Education
    41 Graduates
  • Marketing
    32 Graduates
  • Accounting
    28 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
    27 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    26 Graduates
  • Business
    25 Graduates
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
    24 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    24 Graduates
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    20 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 50%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    1

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,514
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    64%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,841 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    396
  • Undergrads Over 25
    7%
  • Pell Grant
    21%
  • Varsity Athletes
    10%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    South Atlantic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (without football)

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