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Anderson University
Anderson University admits a bit under 60% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Anderson University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Anderson University sits in Anderson proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Accounting and Related Services, where graduates median $79,844 four years out. 20.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,183 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 81.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1090 and 1290 — above the SC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Anderson University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Anderson University received 4,732 applications and admitted 2,499 (52.8%), with 849 enrolling.
You can apply to Anderson University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1090 and 1290; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Anderson University compares
| Anderson University | South Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 54.7% | 72.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,970 | $17,440 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $42,101 | $44,354 | $53,781 |
At $42,101, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($44,354). Look at Anderson University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $34,970 regardless of where you're from. At Anderson University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 3,183 undergrads, Anderson University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
65.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 34% don't — ask a Anderson University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Anderson University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $79,844 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,147 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $63,035 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $62,076 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $61,833 |
| Marketing | $53,985 |
| Public Health | $52,568 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,409 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,825 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,273 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $44,648 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,221 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,612 |
| Human Services, General | $42,718 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $36,872 |
Median earnings for these 15 Anderson University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $42,101 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 51 additional Anderson University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Anderson University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1090–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 54.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Anderson University's acceptance rate?
52.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,499 admitted from 4,732 applicants.
How much does Anderson University cost?
At Anderson University, published tuition is $34,970 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Anderson University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Anderson University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $42,101 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in South Carolina
- Clemson University — 38.3% admitted
- Furman University — 43% admitted
- Wofford College — 51.9% admitted
- Allen University — 72.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.