Applying to Anderson (Anderson, SC)

Acceptance RateSAT Median
53.00% 1,190
Anderson University's acceptance rate is 53.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 4,732 students applied and 2,508 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Anderson's acceptance rate is the 3rd lowest among 31 South Carolina colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,190 and the ACT score is 24 at Anderson. Anderson's SAT score ranks 7th out of 21 South Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Anderson, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Anderson University is 53.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.01%. 1,704 men and 3,028 women applied to Anderson and 937 men and 1,575 women students were accepted.
Among them, 347 men and 504 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Anderson.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Anderson
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants4,7321,7043,02800
Admitted2,5089371,57500
Enrolled85334750400
Acceptance Rate 53.00%54.99%52.01%--
Yield 34.01%37.03%32.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Anderson University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 381 students (45% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 305 students (36%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Anderson.
The median SAT score is 1,190 with 610 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 630 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Anderson. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Anderson University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Anderson
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total109011901290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560610660
SAT Math530580630
ACT Composite222428
ACT Math202426
ACT English212429
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Anderson University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Anderson. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Anderson University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Anderson Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $40 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Anderson University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Anderson.
Admission Information for Applying to Anderson
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$40
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationandersonuniversity.edu/admission
Online Applicationlink.andersonuniversity.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other)
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