Anderson University

(Anderson, SC)

Anderson is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Founded in 1911, it adopted coeducation in 1930. Its 32-acre campus is located in the town of Anderson, 20 miles from Greenville.

Admissions

69.2%
of Applicants Admitted
  • January 01, 2011
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1320–1690 SAT Total
  • 440–580 SAT Reading
  • 450–580 SAT Math
  • 450–570 SAT Writing
  • 18–24 ACT Composite
  • 17–25 ACT English
  • 17–24 ACT Math
  • 18–24 ACT Writing
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$31,937
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $19,212
  • $19,212
  • $11,125
  • $1,600

Will I Like It

2,128
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • City
  • Baptist
  • 67% Women

Famous Alumni

Lawrence Brownlee - Professional Opera Singer

Lori Carrell - Television Host

James L. Edwards - President of Anderson University

Katie (Edwards) Hooten - Assistant Production Manager for Walt Disney Feature Animation

Gloria Gaither - Christian Singer and Songwriter

Gary Gerould - Radio Announcer

Jane Jensen - Creator of the Gabriel Knight

Jon McLaughlin - Singer and Songwriter

Neal G. Moore - News Anchor

Sandi Patty - Christian Singer

Areas of Study

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Religion

Public Service

Law Enforcement

Science & Math

Biology, Math

Social Sciences

Psychology

Visual Arts & Design

Ceramics, Interior Design, Painting

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, Books, Chess, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Drama, Color Guard, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, German Club, Theatre, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Thespian Society

Mailing Address

316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
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