South Carolina

Allen University

Columbia, South Carolina

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1870Midsize cityHBCUSEVP certified
Allen University campus
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About

Allen University is a private historically black university in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. It has more than 600 students and still serves a predominantly Black constituency. The campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Allen University Historic District.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$14,304
Estimated total for international students
US$25,866
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
576
Graduate students
34
International undergraduates
2%
Students per teacher
12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
73%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
25%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$32,754

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (16)

Bachelor's degrees13 subjects
Biology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralMathematicsMusicPsychology, GeneralReligion/Religious StudiesSocial Sciences, GeneralSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Master's degrees1 subject
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees1 subject
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Associate's degrees1 subject
Religion/Religious Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.