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Allen University

Columbia, SC • private • II | Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
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Acceptance
32.1%
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Grad Rate
13%
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Cost
$22,432

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 738 • Total: 789
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, SC
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Website
www.allenuniversity.edu
Region
Southeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 418 (56.6%) • Female: 320 (43.4%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Black/African American 695 94.2%
Hispanic/Latino 15 2.0%
White 3 0.4%
Two or More Races 11 1.5%
International 8 1.1%
Special Designation
Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
32.1%
1,175 admitted from 3,658 applicants
Application Types Offered
—
Application Requirements
—
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
13.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
6.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
90.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$22,432
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $12,540
Room & Board
$8,584
Books & Supplies
$1,308
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $10,553
$30,001-48,000 $9,375
$48,001-75,000 $12,610
$75,001-110,000 $12,976
$110,001+ $13,298
Students Receiving Pell Grants
95%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$11,058

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
II
Conference
Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Men's Sports (4)
Basketball Football Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (6)
Basketball Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Wrestling
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA / 24 ACT
In-State Awards
$1,000-$7,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$5,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,800 total
2 automatic scholarships (16 total)
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Common questions about Allen University

What is Allen University's acceptance rate?
Allen University accepts 32% of applicants, from 3,658 applications.
How much does Allen University cost?
Tuition and fees are $12,540. Families earning under $30,000 pay $10,553 on average after aid.
What is Allen University's graduation rate?
13% of students graduate within six years.