Allen University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Columbia, SC that costs an average of $13,432 a year after financial aid, admits 73% of applicants and graduates 25% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$13,432
Acceptance rate
73%
Graduation rate
25%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$32,754

HBCUPrivate nonprofitMidsize city576 undergraduates

Cost of Allen University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$25,423
Tuition and fees, in-state$14,304
Housing and food (on campus)$8,584
Books and supplies$1,308
Average net price after aid$13,432

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$14,391
$30,001–48,000$10,455
$48,001–75,000$11,444
$75,001–110,000$15,247
$110,001+$18,411

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Allen University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate73%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate25%
First-year retention45%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$27,324
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$32,754
Rank in South Carolina (earnings)34th of 35 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$29,000
Typical monthly loan payment$330 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants83%
Students with federal loans86%

Majors and programs at Allen University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Social Sciences29$33,334$29,257
Biology30—$31,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations40—$31,000
Chemistry———
Criminal Justice and Corrections16——
Education———
English Language and Literature6——
Mathematics7——
Music8——
Psychology———
Religion/Religious Studies2——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30—$38,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Religion/Religious Studies2——

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies22——

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies———

Similar colleges in South Carolina

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Columbia International UniversityColumbia$18,95194%$44,657
Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral$16,041100%$48,710
Voorhees UniversityDenmark$16,674—$36,292
Erskine CollegeDue West$19,82663%$53,830
Coker UniversityHartsville$24,90894%$45,746
Presbyterian CollegeClinton$20,15468%$61,828
Morris CollegeSumter$22,920—$37,276
Converse UniversitySpartanburg$23,52668%$45,726

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About Allen University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationColumbia, SC
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates576
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteallenuniversity.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Allen University's acceptance rate?

Allen University admits 73% of applicants.

How much does Allen University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $25,423 a year (tuition and fees: $14,304). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,432 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,391.

How much do Allen University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $32,754 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 34th of 35 similar colleges in South Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is social sciences ($33,334 a year after graduation).

What is Allen University's graduation rate?

25% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 45% of first-year students return for a second year.