About Allen University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
743
Website
www.allenuniversity.edu/Accreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
African Methodist Episcopal
On Campus Housing
Yes
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.
Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The ranking of a university is a great way to gauge its performance on several factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, student experience, and academic success. Usually, the rankings by Forbes and US News are considered noteworthy by applicants and experts. Allen University doesn't feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings of these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
None
Acceptance Rate
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
FALSE
High School GPA
N/A
Accept Common App
None
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is easy. The varsity has 2 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $25. It can be concluded that scoring high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT is not an important criterion for Allen University, as the average SAT or ACT score of students is not available publicly. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 1530 Harden Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29204, or call (803) 376-5700.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$14,790
Average Annual Cost
$12,540
Books And Supplies
$1,000
Other Fees
$400
Room And Board
$7,230
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,000
Total One Year Cost
$23,170
The next two things to keep in mind before applying to AU are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $22,636. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($13,340), books and supplies ($1,000), room and boarding ($7,592), and budget for other expenses ($2,000). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Master's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
37%
Part-Time Retention Rate
83%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Business Administration, Management...
18 Graduates
Social Sciences, General
17 Graduates
Biology, General
15 Graduates
Mathematics
7 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
4 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
3 Graduates
Music
2 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
698
Socio-Economic Diversity
85%
Part-time
6%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$49,461 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 95% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
95%
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$2,400/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,830/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$4,830/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Fighting Yellow Jacket
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Association of Independent Institutions
Total Male Athletes
54
Total Female Athletes
51
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Sports Team (Men)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Football
Track and Field
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cheerleading-Dance Team
Softball
Track and Field
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
No
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $7,592 per year. The students at Allen University have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $4,830 per year. The university has enrolled around 51% male and 49% female students.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$15,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$23,300/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
N/A - N/A
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$8,887
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,284
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,672
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,039
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$9,571
$30K - $48K
$8,307
$48K - $75K
$6,980
$75K - $110K
$5,288
> $110K
$5,646
The financial aid department of Allen University helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the university, the average federal grant comes to be around $5,484, whereas the financial aid is $3,716. The university provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $4,397 and institutional aid worth $3,716.
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