Anderson University — acceptance rate 53%, tuition $32,710Anderson University campus, Anderson, SC. Photo: Good Grades, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
B+
74/100
Prestige
C+
52/100
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
4,325
Total Enrollment
71%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
53%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Anderson University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$42,101
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,073
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,700
Median debt at graduation
65.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,202
Average SAT
20.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 63% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 19th 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 Anderson 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.
For parents & investors
The Anderson University Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $319,607
Avg rent near campus: $1,391/mo — vs ~$701/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 29624 (6.5% cap, Anderson)
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🏆 Where Anderson University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
What is the acceptance rate at Anderson University?
Anderson University has an acceptance rate of 53%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Anderson University?
Tuition at Anderson University is
$32,710 for in-state students
and $32,710 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Anderson University?
The graduation rate at Anderson University is 71%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Anderson University a good school?
Anderson University has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Anderson University?
Anderson University has a total enrollment of 4,325 students.
Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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