Allen University — acceptance rate 32%, tuition $12,540Allen University campus, Columbia, SC. Photo: Van Jones Martin, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 13%
Outcomes
C
54/100
Affordability
C
49/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
C+
64/100
Prestige
D
36/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
677
Total Enrollment
13%
Graduation Rate
90%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
32%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Allen University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$30,497
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,889
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$34,290
Median debt at graduation
13.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
76.5%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 112% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 2nd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (SC wage index 0.81). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Allen University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Avg rent near campus: $1,333/mo
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$12,540
$12,540
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$26,696
$26,696
Financial Aid
98%
Receive Any Aid
82%
Receive Pell Grants
80%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Allen University has an acceptance rate of 32%.
This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Allen University?
Tuition at Allen University is
$12,540 for in-state students
and $12,540 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Allen University?
The graduation rate at Allen University is 13%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Allen University a good school?
Allen University has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Allen University?
Allen University has a total enrollment of 677 students.
Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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