Anderson University
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY is located in the vibrant city of Anderson, South Carolina. AU is a selective, comprehensive university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus and online. Students can choose among 40 majors, 38 concentrations, and 32 minors, and the institution is ranked as one of the best regional universities in the South by both US News and World Report and The Princeton Review.
In addition to its top tier academic ranking, AU has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the #27 Best Value School among Regional Universities in the South. At the heart of AU's educational program is an uncompromising commitment to the liberal arts as a means of preparing students with both a breadth and depth of knowledge they need not only to be successful in the career of their choice, but to be successful in all realms of life – in family, community, work, and church.
Ready for the next stage in your academic and professional life? If you’re graduating from high school—in the U.S. or abroad—Anderson University welcomes you to one of the top regional universities in the South (U.S. News & World Report). If you’re interested in completing a degree through evening or online programs, apply today to one of the top-ranked, affordable colleges in the country (Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc.). Want to earn a master’s degree in education, nursing, criminal justice, business, music education, or ministry—or a doctorate in nursing practice or biblical preaching? Come learn from clear leaders in your field.
Rankings & Recognitions
- Four consecutive Apple Distinguished School recognitions (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021)
- "Best College" among regional universities in the South: #26 (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
- "Best Value" among regional universities in the South: #18 (U.S. News & World Report, 2023)
- "Best Southeastern" universities: (The Princeton Review, 2023)
- "Best Undergraduate Teaching" among regional universities in the South: #21 (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- "Best First-Year Experience" among all colleges and universities in the United States: #64 (U.S. News & World Report, 2022)
- "Best Student Engagement" among all universities in the United States: #25 (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2022)
Admission Requirements
Completed application and non-refundable application fee of $40
Scan or photocopy of your passport
TOEFL: 550 PBT or 75 IBT / IELTS: 6 / DUOLINGO: 100 / Pearson PTE: 50
SAT or ACT Score (Optional) - recommended for scholarship eligibility
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Top Programs of Study
- Cybersecurity
- Political Science
- Education
- Kinesiology
- Supply Chain Management
- Graphic Design
- Biology
- Interior Design
- Business
- Christian Studies
Tuition 2023-2024 (Undergraduate)
Tuition & Fees: $33,580 USD (year)
Room & Board: $12,290 USD (year)
Other: $8,588 USD (year)
Financial Assistance (Undergraduate)
International Grant: $8,500 USD (year)
Out of State Grant and AU Grants (based on GPA and SAT or ACT): $500-$4,500 USD (year)
Total Estimated Scholarship (without SAT or ACT score): $11,500 USD (year)