Anderson University
Anderson University is one of the twenty-two private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in an urban area, in Anderson.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,494 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 679 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 509 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 57% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Anderson University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,290, and fees were $2,680. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,290 and $2,680 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students3,494 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Baptist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 11 | 81 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
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51 miles away |
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60 miles away |
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63 miles away |
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69 miles away |
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75 miles away |
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80 miles away |
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109 miles away |
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109 miles away |
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Queens University of Charlotte
112 miles away |
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Lenoir-Rhyne University
112 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1959 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Admission
79%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1040 to 1230 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $605/credit | |
| In State Students | $605/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $605/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $461/credit | |
| In State Students | $461/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $461/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $27,225 | $27,225 | $27,225 |
| ADN | 70 | $42,350 | $42,350 | $42,350 |
| BSN | 125 | $75,625 | $75,625 | $75,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $23,050 | $23,050 | $23,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Anderson University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 26% | $4,458 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $1,591 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 70% | $6,972 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $11,966 |
| Federal Student Loans | 63% | $5,842 |
| Private Loans | 12% | $8,780 |
$21,816
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$17,984 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$18,294 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,246 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,951 |
| Over $110,000$23,641 |
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Student Population
2,983
Undergrads
511
Graduates
2,342
Women
1,152
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
82% |
|
Black/African American |
8% |
|
Hispanic |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
