Anderson University (217633)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,710

5.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,222

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

52.8%

4,732 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

4,325

78.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.2%

463 Graduates

About

Anderson University (217633) is a higher education institution located in Anderson County, SC. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Anderson University (217633) were Registered Nursing (87 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (48 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (42 degrees).

In 2023, 1,002 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Anderson University (217633). 68.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (816 degrees), 9.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University (217633) is $32,710, which is $8,135 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Anderson University (217633) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 854 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University (217633) is $32,710, which is $8,135 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,222.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Anderson University (217633) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,710

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Anderson University (217633) was $32,710. The cost of tuition at Anderson University (217633) is $8,135 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Anderson University (217633) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,222

2023 Value

2.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Anderson University (217633) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,222. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Anderson University (217633) grew by 2.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Anderson University (217633) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,030

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Anderson University (217633) was of $11,030 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.19% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Anderson University (217633) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Anderson University (217633) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Anderson University (217633) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Anderson University (217633) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 854 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Anderson University (217633) received 4,732 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.17% annual growth. Out of those 4,732 applicants, 2,499 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.8% acceptance rate.

There were 4,325 students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) in 2023. 45% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Anderson University (217633) has an overall enrollment yield of 34%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,499

Accepted Out of 4,732

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Anderson University (217633) was 52.8% (2,499 admissions from 4,732 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 45.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 6.17%, while admissions grew by 9.17%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Anderson University (217633) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

45%

Submission Percentage (2023)

381

Scores Submitted (2023)

45% of enrolled first-time students at Anderson University (217633) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Anderson University (217633) had a total enrollment of 4,325 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University (217633) is 3,398 students and the part-time enrollment is 927. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Anderson University (217633), both undergraduate and graduate, is 78% White, 7.84% Black or African American, 4.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.52% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.0925% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.8%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Male (2.07%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.7%), followed by White Male (22.4%) and Black or African American Female (9.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Anderson University (217633) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,325 students. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University (217633) is 3,398 and the part-time enrollment is 927. This means that 78.6% of students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Anderson University (217633) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Anderson University (217633) was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Anderson University (217633) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Anderson University (217633) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,374 enrolled students
Black or African American
339 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
214 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Anderson University (217633) is 78% White, 7.84% Black or African American, 4.95% Hispanic or Latino, 2.52% Two or More Races, 1.46% Asian, 0.0925% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 45 students (1.04%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 370 more women than men received degrees from Anderson University (217633). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Anderson University (217633) is white (816 degrees awarded). There were 9.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Anderson University (217633) is Registered Nursing (87 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (48 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (42 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Anderson University (217633), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees awarded), Theology (34 degrees), and Education (233 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,481,863 people), Secondary school teachers (488,173 people), Education administrators (257,374 people), Special education teachers (199,285 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (181,757 people).

The most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees awarded), Theology (34 degrees), Education (233 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Dentists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are Philosophy and Religious Studies (26 degrees awarded), Theology (34 degrees), Education (233 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (12 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are Elementary & secondary schools (2,773,663 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (272,136 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (182,412 people), Religious organizations (161,137 people), and Child day care services (119,893 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Anderson University (217633).

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
87 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
48 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Anderson University (217633) was Registered Nursing with 87 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Anderson University (217633) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

316

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

686

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 316 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University (217633), which is 0.461 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (686).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Anderson University (217633) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University (217633) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.952 times less than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University (217633) in Registered Nursing, which is 8.67 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

63%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from Anderson University (217633) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 63% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Anderson University (217633) is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.46% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
816 degrees awarded
Black or African American
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Anderson University (217633) is white (816 degrees awarded). There were 9.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (87 degrees).

0.798% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
567 degrees awarded
White Male
249 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
54 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Anderson University (217633) is white female (567 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (249 degrees).

Operations

Anderson University (217633) has an endowment valued at nearly $57.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 592k (1.03%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Anderson University (217633) had a total salary expenditure of 85.5M. Anderson University (217633) employs 70 Assistant professors, 48 Associate professors and 33 Professors. Most academics at Anderson University (217633) are Female Assistant professor (38), Male Assistant professor (32), and Male Associate professor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 110 employees, Management, with 56 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Endowment

$57.3M

2023 Endowment

1.62%

growth from 2022

Anderson University (217633) has an endowment valued at about $57.3M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Anderson University (217633) grew 1.62% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.55M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Anderson University (217633) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$37.4M

2023 Salaries

7.32%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Anderson University (217633) paid a median of $37.4M in salaries, which represents 43.7% of their overall expenditure ($85.5M) and a 7.32% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.4% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.78% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14M

Instructional Salaries

189

Number of Employees

In 2023, Anderson University (217633) paid a total of $14M to 189 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

70 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

110 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) were Assistant professor with 70 employees, Associate professor with 48 employees, and Professor with 33 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 110 employees, Management with 56 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) was Female Assistant professor with 38 employees, Male Assistant professor with 32 employees, and Male Associate professor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Anderson University (217633).

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