Allen University

Columbia, SC • privateDII | Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 738 • Total: 789
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, SC
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Website
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)
$19,848
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $12,540
Room & Board
$1,308
Books & Supplies
$6,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $10,536
$30,001-48,000 $11,286
$48,001-75,000 $10,701
$75,001-110,000 $14,024
$110,001+ $12,718
Students Receiving Pell Grants
95%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$11,058

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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