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Anderson University Computer Science Programs

Anderson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Anderson, SC. A Smaller City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Anderson University?

Get in touch with AU are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	316 Boulevard, Anderson, SC 29621-4035
Phone:	8642312000
Website:	www.andersonuniversity.edu/
Admissions:	andersonuniversity.edu/admission-enrollment/
Financial Aid:	andersonuniversity.edu/admission/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into AU?

You can apply to AU online at: https://andersonuniversity.edu/apply-to-au/

AU is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for AU

This is what AU requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into AU?

AU maintains an acceptance rate of 55%, which makes it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

45% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 32% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at AU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 560 and 650. Math scores were between 540 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1100 to 1280. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at AU ranged between 22 and 29.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at AU are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,627	913	56%
Women	2,921	1,575	54%

Can I Afford Anderson University?

The average net price after aid at AU is $28,183. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$34,020
In-State Fees	$950
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,020
Out-of-State Fees	$950
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,970
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,970

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at AU receive some form of financial aid (849 students).

Approximately 87% of students at AU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,162 per student.

21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,390.

Student Loan Debt

42% of AU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,459 per year.

Anderson University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,091 students enrolled at AU. AU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,080 undergraduate students at AU, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Anderson University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	70
Black or African American	172
Hispanic	172
White	2,522
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	64

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at AU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	560
North Carolina	77
Georgia	63
Florida	17
New York	12

Additionally, approximately 0.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Anderson University Graduate Student Diversity

912 of AU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at AU, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Anderson University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	161
Hispanic	22
White	425
Two or More Races	5

Online Learning at Anderson University

AU delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,811 undergraduate students at AU took at least one online class — of those, 171 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 338 students took at least one online class and 444 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Anderson University

Below are the computer science majors are available at AU, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	11	—	—	11
Computer and Information Sciences, General	2	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Anderson University

AU offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

AU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.