Anderson University Description:
Founded in 1911, Anderson University is a private university located in Anderson, South Carolina, a city 30 miles southwest of Greenville. Atlanta and Charlotte are both two hours away. The university is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and takes its Christian identity seriously: the school lists a "commitment to a Christian community" as the first of its central values (see the school's values statement). Traditional undergraduates at Anderson can choose from 36 majors and concentrations with business fields being the most popular. The school also offers several graduate programs and programs for adult students. Academics are supported by a 17 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The majority of Anderson students receive grant aid, and the university wins high marks for its value. Student life is active with over 40 student clubs and organizations. On the athletic front, the Anderson Trojans compete in the NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference. The college fields eight men's and eight women's intercollegiate sports.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 71%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.51
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 470 / 588
- SAT Math: 470 / 590
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 20 / 25
- ACT English: 20 / 26
- ACT Math: 19 / 25
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 2,705 (2,466 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 34% Male / 68% Female
- 79% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $21,730
- Books: $2,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,184
- Other Expenses: $3,876
- Total Cost: $35,790
Anderson University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Anderson University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 64%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $17,641
- Loans: $6,183
Most Popular Majors:
Business, Christian Studies, Early Childhood Education, Human Resource Management, Kinesiology, Visual Arts
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 72%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 27%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 48%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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mission statement from http://www.andersonuniversity.edu/aboutau.aspx?id=1783
"Anderson University is an academic community, affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, providing a challenging education grounded in the liberal arts, enhanced by professional and graduate programs and a co-curricular focus on the development of character, servant leadership, and cultural engagement. This is a diverse community that is Christ-centered, people-focused, student-oriented, quality-driven, and future-directed."
