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Allen University
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Information Summary
Ranks 2923rd overall and 49th in South Carolina
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
38.5 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$17,477 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
36% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
530 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Columbia, SC 29204
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,120 (22,120 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 8,844 (2.22 people per house) |
| Families | 4,933 (2.96 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 13,615 |
| Pop. — Asian | 173 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 85 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 8,330 |
| Pop. — Other | 183 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges — Arts & Sciences
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Allen University?
Ranks 1791st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $9,884 | $9,884 | $9,884 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $301 | $301 | $301 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $17,477 | $17,477 | $17,477 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $17,257 | $17,257 | $17,257 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $12,137 | $12,137 | $12,137 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,218  $9,884 |
$7,218  $9,884 |
$7,218  $9,884 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,210  $5,240 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,606  $2,353 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $2,106  $5,120 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,606  $2,253 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,606  $2,253 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Allen University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Allen University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NAIA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 373 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Allen University Ranks 991st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,780 | 180 |  88% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,100 | 39 |  19% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,035 | 84 |  41% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,100 | 170 |  83% |
| Any financial aid type | 190 |  93% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Allen University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 287 | 192 | 479 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Race Unknown | 23 | 25 | 48 |
| Total | 311 | 219 | 530 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Allen University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 45 | 38 | 83 |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1 | N/A | 1 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 46 | 38 | 84 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Allen University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 11 | 24 | |
| 9 | 10 | 19 | |
| 5 | 3 | 8 | |
| 4 | N/A | 4 | |
| N/A | 4 | 4 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Allen University Ranks 2313th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,152 ($47,429 male / $46,722 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 23 (14 male / 9 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 14 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $122,803 |
Allen University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Allen University is a private, coeducational historically Black university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. In 1880 it was moved to Columbia and renamed Allen University in honor of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Allen University is an academic community which provides students an opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts and professional programs. Buildings such as Arnett Hall, the Chappelle Administration Building, Coppin Hall, the Joseph Simon Flipper Library, and the Canteen Building occupy the Allen University Historic District, listed in 1975 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Allen University Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In particular, the university has a Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Army, Teacher Certification and Weekend College. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. Allen University is unique in its study options.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Allen University.
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Business Administration/Management
- Social Sciences:
- Social Sciences – General
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- Popular majors:
- thirty-nine percent philosophy and religious studies, twenty-three percent business per marketing, seventeen percent education, fifteen percent social sciences
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Music – General
In addition, for international students, the application fee is 20.
Allen University Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty dollars regular application fee, twenty dollars out-of-state application fee, twenty dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer students are not ignored, and yet did not report the exact number of transfer students.
For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of April. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. In addition, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 20th of July. The regular application is due the 31st of July.
Allen University Financial Aid
Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and Athletics. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Athletics, Music/Drama and ROTC. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.
Allen University Students
Further, the student body consists of seventy percent in-state students, thirty percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, twenty-one percent women and seventy-nine percent men. Allen University offers Bachelor’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately six hundred and twenty-four degree-seeking undergrads and two hundred and twelve first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Further, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus.
This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus. On the whole, the school is located 112 miles from Charleston, 72 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Allen University Athletics
The Yellow Jackets are a member of NAIA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Golf
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Soccer
- Men’s Club and Women’s Club Softball
- Men’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
- Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball
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about 1 month ago
Raymond Briggs raymondb ((at)) hfhgreenville dot org
As a 1995 Graduate I have to say I was very impressed with the way our campus looked when I visited last month.Keep up the good work.