A private, African Methodist Episcopal university, Allen University is situated in Columbia, South Carolina. At Allen University, around 92% of the students are 24 and under. And, when it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 49% of the students are females and 51% are males. Finally, at AU around 92% are Black or African American, 3% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity, and 2% are white. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Joseph DeLaine, William D. Chappelle, Lewis C. Dowdy, and George Harold. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. AU offers a total of 21 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.