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Anderson Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Anderson

There are at least 2 colleges in Anderson, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 2,017 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 1,739 full-time students, and a reported 905 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Anderson; see particularly Pendleton, Clemson, and Central colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of South Carolina Colleges.

Anderson Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Forrest Junior College
601 E River Street
Anderson, South Carolina 29624-2405

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: business management, allied health and medical assisting, phlebotomy, computer repair, medical office management, medical assistant, computer networking, criminal justice and safety.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 115 students, 108 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, South Carolina 29621

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, human resources, teacher education, exercise science, religion, psychology, biology, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,902 students, 1,631 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 905 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 450-560. Writing: 430-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Central Colleges13,5222,445521
Clemson Colleges111,93917,5856,500

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