Anderson University (217633)

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,480

2.46% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,643

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.7%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

50.3%

4,510 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,008

86.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.7%

423 Graduates

About

Anderson University (217633) is a higher education institution located in Anderson County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Anderson University (217633) were Registered Nursing (102 degrees awarded), Teacher Education (41 degrees), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (32 degrees).

In 2021, 959 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Anderson University (217633). 69.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (790 degrees), 9.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (86 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University (217633) is $27,480, which is $4,296 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University (217633) is $27,480, which is $4,296 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,643.

In 2021, 86% of undergraduate students attending Anderson University (217633) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,480

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Anderson University (217633) was $27,480. The cost of tuition at Anderson University (217633) is $4,296 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$21,643

2021 Value

0.311%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Anderson University (217633) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,643. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Anderson University (217633) grew by 0.311%.

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

$10,454

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Anderson University (217633) was of $10,454 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.21% between 2020 and 2021.

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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Anderson University (217633) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.27% with respect to 2020, 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.

1.7%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Anderson University (217633) was 1.7%, which represents 15 out of the 881 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 4,510 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.6% annual growth. Out of those 4,510 applicants, 2,268 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50.3% acceptance rate.

There were 4,008 students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) in 2021.

Anderson University (217633) has an overall enrollment yield of 34.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,268

Accepted Out of 4,510

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Anderson University (217633) was 50.3% (2,268 admissions from 4,510 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 59.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.6%, while admissions grew by 0.71%..

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.

Enrollment

Anderson University (217633) had a total enrollment of 4,008 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University (217633) is 3,471 students and the part-time enrollment is 537. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Anderson University (217633), both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.5% White, 8.71% Black or African American, 4.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.52% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0499% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.8%), followed by White Male (25.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by White Male (26.4%) and Black or African American Male (10.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Anderson University (217633) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,008 students. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University (217633) is 3,471 and the part-time enrollment is 537. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Anderson University (217633) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

85%

2021 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 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
3,186 enrolled students
Black or African American
349 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
191 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Anderson University (217633) is 79.5% White, 8.71% Black or African American, 4.77% Hispanic or Latino, 2.52% Two or More Races, 1.32% Asian, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0499% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 95 students (2.37%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 367 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 (790 degrees awarded). There were 9.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (86 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Anderson University (217633) is Registered Nursing (102 degrees awarded), followed by Teacher Education (41 degrees) and General Marketing & Marketing Management (32 degrees).

In 2021, 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 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (51 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (18 degrees), and EDUCATION. (244 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 (1,606,271 people), Secondary school teachers (403,896 people), Education administrators (250,603 people), Special education teachers (168,653 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (148,691 people).

The most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (51 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (18 degrees), EDUCATION. (244 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), and Protective Services (51 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, and Computer and information research scientists

The most specialized majors at Anderson University (217633) are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (51 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (18 degrees), EDUCATION. (244 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (11 degrees), and Protective Services (51 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,680,894 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (350,076 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (256,640 people), Religious organizations (160,578 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (155,317 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 (2020)

Registered Nursing
93 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Education
41 degree-majors awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
34 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Anderson University (217633) was Registered Nursing with 93 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

296

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

663

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 296 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University (217633), which is 0.446 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (663).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University (217633) in Divinity & Ministry, which is 6.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University (217633) in Registered Nursing, which is 6.85 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from Anderson University (217633) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Anderson University (217633) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.18% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
790 degrees awarded
Black or African American
86 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Anderson University (217633) is white (790 degrees awarded). There were 9.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (86 degrees).

1.04% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
552 degrees awarded
White Male
238 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Anderson University (217633) is white female (552 degrees awarded). There were 2.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (238 degrees).

Operations

Anderson University (217633) has an endowment valued at nearly $59.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.3M (19%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Anderson University (217633) had a total salary expenditure of 67.5M. Anderson University (217633) employs 69 Assistant professors, 43 Associate professors and 27 Instructors. Most academics at Anderson University (217633) are Female Assistant professor (42), Male Assistant professor (27), and Male Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 97 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 64 employees, and Management with 52 employees.

Endowment

$59.5M

2021 Endowment

22.5%

growth from 2020

Anderson University (217633) has an endowment valued at about $59.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Anderson University (217633) grew 22.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $9.05M 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

$31.6M

2021 Salaries

6.78%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Anderson University (217633) paid a median of $31.6M in salaries, which represents 46.7% of their overall expenditure ($67.5M) and a 6.78% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.9M

Instructional Salaries

176

Number of Employees

In 2021, Anderson University (217633) paid a total of $11.9M to 176 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

97 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) were Assistant professor with 69 employees, Associate professor with 43 employees, and Instructor with 27 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 97 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees, and Management with 52 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Anderson University (217633) was Female Assistant professor with 42 employees, Male Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Male Associate professor with 25 employees.

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