Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003417
- Phone: (803) 508-7263
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
53.27%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,625Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Allen University
2276 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC
Allen University is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Columbia, SC. Many historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The African Methodist Episcopal affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 850 students, allows students to have a more hands on education due to class size and ease of access to professors.
A list of some of the programs offered are:
- Business Administration
- Social Sciences
- Biology
- Religious Studies
- English
The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs.
The cost of tuition is approximately $13,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as grants or student loans.
The mascot for Allen University is the "Yellow Jackets", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NAIA. Available sports offered may include:
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division I)
Students can visit the school's allenuniversity.edu to see additional information about the school's curricular offerings, extracurricular activities, student services, and campus life.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Allen University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Allen University has a total student population of about 740, where graduate students make up roughly 36% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $13,000-$15,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $450-$540 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 98% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $8,887 |
Receiving Student Loans | 93% | $7,897 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Allen University may offer services like:- Distance learning
- Weekend and night classes available
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Allen University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball (Appalachian Athletic Conference)
- Football (369)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Allen University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Allen University.
- Paine College in Atlanta, GA (67 miles away)
- Bennett College for Women in Belmont, NC (159 miles away)
- Saint Augustine's University in Salisbury, NC (183 miles away)
- Edward Waters College in Fort Myers, FL (256 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- See all colleges in South Carolina
- Get a list of all private colleges in South Carolina
- See other Christian and Bible Colleges in South Carolina
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003417
- Phone: (803) 508-7263
- School Homepage