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Anderson University (South Carolina)

Anderson University is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Greenville, SC metro with 3,413 students and a 55% acceptance rate.

Anderson, South Carolina · Private nonprofit · City, small · 3,413 students

NCAA Division III · South Atlantic Conference

Admission rate

55%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,202

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–28

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$23,544

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

66%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

82%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$42,101

10 years after entry

Students

3,413

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$17,188
$30,001–48,000$18,724
$48,001–75,000$19,647
$75,001–110,000$24,926
Over $110,000$27,080

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreAnderson University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 1404 credits
Calculus BC3MAT 140 & MAT 1908 credits
Biology3BIO 110 & BIO 1118 credits
Chemistry3CHE 111 , CHE 112 , CHE 113 & CHE 11410 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 2193 credits
United States History3HIS 161 & HIS 1626 credits
Psychology3PSY 1013 credits
Show all 39 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 1404 credits
Calculus BC3MAT 140 & MAT 1908 credits
Biology3BIO 110 & BIO 1118 credits
Chemistry3CHE 111 , CHE 112 , CHE 113 & CHE 11410 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 1013 credits
English Literature and Composition3ENG 2193 credits
United States History3HIS 161 & HIS 1626 credits
Psychology3PSY 1013 credits
Statistics3MAT 1083 credits
Computer Science A3CIS 2024 credits
Macroeconomics3ECO 2123 credits
Microeconomics3ECO 2113 credits
World History: Modern3HIS 181 & HIS 1826 credits
Environmental Science3BIO 1044 credits
European History3HIS ELEC 3
Human Geography3GEN ELEC 3
Spanish Language and Culture3SPA 111 & SPA 1126 credits
United States Government and Politics3PS 1013 credits
Computer Science Principles3CIS ELEC 3
Art History3ART 1103 credits
Music Theory4MUT 101 (Score of 4 or higher)3 credits
Chinese Language and Culture3FOR LANG ELEC & FOR LANG ELEC 26 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3PS 2513 credits
Drawing3ART ELEC 3
French Language and Culture3FRE 111 & FRE 1126 credits
German Language and Culture3FOR LANG ELEC & FOR LANG ELEC 26 credits
Italian Language and Culture3FOR LANG ELEC & FOR LANG ELEC 26 credits
Japanese Language and Culture3FOR LANG ELEC & FOR LANG ELEC 26 credits
Latin3GEN ELEC & GEN ELEC 26 credits
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3PHY ELEC 4
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3PHY ELEC 4
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3PHY 202 & PHY 2044 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3PHY 201 & PHY 2034 credits
Precalculus3MAT 1303 credits
Research3GEN ELEC 3
Seminar3CON ELEC 3
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPA ELEC & SPA ELEC 26 credits
Studio Art: 2-D Design3ART ELEC 3
Studio Art: 3-D Design3ART ELEC 3

Source: catalog.andersonuniversity.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse78
Exercise Science and Kinesiology52
Elementary Education and Teaching51
Christian Studies36
Communication31
Business Administration and Management27
Biology/Biological Sciences25
Fine/Studio Arts24
Show the other 37 majors
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other22
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels19
Human Development and Family Studies19
Marketing/Marketing Management19
English Language and Literature17
Psychology15
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management15
Accounting15
Finance14
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance11
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies10
Graphic Design10
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts10
History10
Music Teacher Education10
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology9
Human Services9
Special Education and Teaching9
Musical Theatre8
Mathematics Teacher Education6
English/Language Arts Teacher Education6
Interior Architecture6
Organizational Leadership6
Dance6
Homeland Security6
Worship Ministry6
Music5
Applied Mathematics5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching5
Political Science and Government4
Environmental Science3
Social Studies Teacher Education3
Music Management3
Computer and Information Sciences, Other2
Mathematics2
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences1
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, South Atlantic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, South Atlantic Conference

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), cru.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC

996,680 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP)

Nearest hub airport

Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 6.0 of 20

Elevation

767 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

32°F

July high

91°F

Annual snowfall

0.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

61 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,070 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size