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Anderson University, or AU, is a private university located in Anderson, South Carolina. The university was chartered in 1911, and became a coeducational institution in 1930. The campus is spread across an area of 193 acres. Anderson University offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in various areas of study. The university offers study through the following academic divisions:
The athletics teams of Anderson University are known as the Trojans. Both the men and women players take part in sports including basketball, tennis, golf, cross country, and soccer. Apart from this, the students publish a newspaper called the "Andersonian". They are also involved in several on-campus clubs and organizations like the International Student Association, and Multicultural Students Association.
Anderson is located in Anderson, SC (a small city). The school is a Baptist school. Anderson is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Anderson has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in design, fine arts, business and management, education and teaching, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Anderson does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560.
Anderson has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 1,902 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Anderson offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference. Anderson offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of Anderson College is to provide within a Christian community a quality liberal arts education for a diverse student body that will prepare graduates for both a livelihood and a rewarding life."
More complete details are provided below.
Anderson University
316 Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29621
General Phone: (864) 231-2000
http://www.andersonuniversity.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 70 | elementary school teaching, education, special ed, music teaching, history teaching, teacher education, biology teaching, physical education teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 69 | business, business management, human resources, organizational behavior |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 11 | exercise science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | English, history, Spanish language, general studies |
| Design | 8 | interior design |
| Media | 8 | journalism, communication studies |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | religion, religious music |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Anderson in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 220 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Anderson had a total enrollment of 1,902 students (1,584 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 63% |
| Women | 37% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 81% |
| Georgia | 6% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Florida | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Anderson offers campus housing for 925 of its 1,584 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Anderson, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,547 | 1,202 | 78% | 418 | 35% |
| Men | 595 | 428 | 72% | 265 | 62% |
| Women | 952 | 774 | 81% | 153 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 55% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,700 |
| Room and board | $ 7,050 |
| Room charge | $ 3,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,150 |
Financial Aid:
Anderson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 341800)
Anderson has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 21 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $62,361 | 6 | $57,889 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $53,321 | 10 | $49,201 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $49,677 | 10 | $46,604 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $54,852 | 8 | $41,971 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $55,411 | 34 | $48,269 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 128 | 101 | 229 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Basketball | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 90 | 86 | 176 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Anderson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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