Anderson University (AU)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Anderson, SC that costs an average of $24,068 a year after financial aid, admits 55% of applicants and graduates 72% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$24,068
Acceptance rate
55%
Graduation rate
72%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,191
Private nonprofitSmall city3,183 undergraduates
Cost of AU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $52,108 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $36,360 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $13,216 |
| Books and supplies | $600 |
| Average net price after aid | $24,068 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $20,877 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $19,497 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $18,976 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $24,052 |
| $110,001+ | $27,716 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with AU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 55% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,202 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 560–650 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 540–630 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 22–29 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 72% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 82% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $45,994 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,191 |
| Rank in South Carolina (earnings) | 16th of 35 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $21,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $244 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 26% |
| Students with federal loans | 40% |
Majors and programs at AU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (69)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 165 | $78,656 | $18,156 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 108 | $59,135 | $22,354 |
| Marketing | 53 | $52,437 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | $50,738 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 35 | $45,439 | $20,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 131 | $42,008 | $26,600 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 60 | $41,199 | $22,625 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 62 | $41,193 | $19,500 |
| Human Services | 18 | $39,244 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 43 | $36,518 | $22,169 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 100 | $36,229 | $21,404 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 42 | $32,535 | $24,961 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 33 | $25,817 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 8 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 24 | — | — |
| Biology | 43 | — | $22,750 |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 16 | — | — |
| Dance | 10 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 29 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 39 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 24 | — | — |
| Gerontology | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | — | — | — |
| History | 25 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 17 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | 18 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | 9 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 20 | — | — |
| Music | 13 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 14 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 23 | — | — |
| Psychology | 30 | — | $21,875 |
| Public Health | 3 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 3 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 62 | — | $20,929 |
| Religious Music and Worship | 8 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 19 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 63 | $99,898 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 34 | $64,095 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 151 | $62,318 | $33,795 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | $58,955 | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 101 | $52,881 | $20,500 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 38 | $52,478 | — |
| Education | 112 | $49,838 | $23,894 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 10 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | — | — | — |
| Psychology | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | 11 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $74,441 | $116,262 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 7 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 13 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 55 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 9 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | $17,083 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 10 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 10 | — | $35,053 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in South Carolina
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston Southern University | Charleston | $20,661 | 96% | $52,265 |
| Furman University | Greenville | $31,764 | 43% | $70,201 |
| Bob Jones University | Greenville | $14,632 | — | $49,158 |
| North Greenville University | Tigerville | $22,235 | 67% | $47,090 |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg | $23,144 | 52% | $76,744 |
| Claflin University | Orangeburg | $16,532 | 65% | $44,351 |
| Benedict College | Columbia | $17,734 | 96% | $36,562 |
| Newberry College | Newberry | $22,104 | 90% | $51,404 |
About AU
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Anderson, SC |
| Setting | Small city |
| Undergraduates | 3,183 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is AU's acceptance rate?
Anderson University admits 55% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,202 on the SAT.
How much does AU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $52,108 a year (tuition and fees: $36,360). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $24,068 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $20,877.
How much do AU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $51,191 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 35 similar colleges in South Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($78,656 a year after graduation).
What is AU's graduation rate?
72% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 82% of first-year students return for a second year.