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Anderson University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Anderson, SC🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Anderson University is a private institution in South Carolina with 4,121 students and a 54.7% acceptance rate. Education, business, and health professions are the most popular majors. The average net price after aid is $21,633 annually, though graduates carry a median federal debt of $26,700. The six-year graduation rate is 66%, with median earnings of $42,101 ten years after entry.

Acceptance rate
54.7%
Enrollment
4,121
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
66%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1100 – 1280
ACT (composite)
22 – 29
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$17,188
family income
$30–48k
$18,724
family income
$48–75k
$19,647
family income
$75–110k
$24,926
family income
$110k+
$27,080
family income
21% receive Pell grants
42% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Anderson University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Education
16.7%
Business & Marketing
14.9%
Health Professions
12.1%
Visual & Performing Arts
10.1%
Parks & Recreation
8.0%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$42,101
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,073
Completion
66%
Retention
82%
Median debt
$26,700

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Anderson University?

Anderson University has an acceptance rate of 54.7%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Anderson University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1280 on the SAT. The ACT range is 22–29.

How much does Anderson University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $17,188 per year, rising to $27,080 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.