Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL
55% admitted · $22,443/yr after aid
Anderson University
Anderson, SC · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 55%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $24,068
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $51,191
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Anderson University is a private nonprofit college in Anderson, SC with 3,183 undergraduates. It admits 55% of applicants, and admitted students average 1202 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,068 per year ($20,877 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,191 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 55%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,732
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,499
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 34%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing560–650
200800
SAT Math540–630
200800
ACT Composite22–29
136
What Anderson University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $52,108
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $36,360
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$20,877
- $30–48k$19,497
- $48–75k$18,976
- $75–110k$24,052
- $110k+$27,716
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Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings
- $51,191
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,183
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 26%
- White83%
- Hispanic6%
- Black6%
- Asian2%
Anderson University FAQ
What is Anderson University's acceptance rate?+
Anderson University admits 55% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Anderson University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 560–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1202.
What ACT score do you need for Anderson University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–29.
Is Anderson University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Anderson University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,732 students applied to Anderson University and 2,499 were admitted; 849 enrolled.
Does Anderson University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Anderson University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Anderson University require an essay?+
Anderson University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Anderson University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $52,108 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,068.
What is Anderson University's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 217633 · How we use this data
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