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Allen University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Faculty

64 Faculty Members | 20:1 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

African Methodist Episcopal

General Information

Address

Allen University

1530 Harden Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29204

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Phone

(803) 376-5700

Website
www.allenuniversity.edu/

Mission Statement

Allen University is an academic community which provides students an opportunity to obtain associate baccalaureate and graduate degrees in liberal arts and professional programs in traditional and distance education formats. The University has a strong unalterable commitment to teaching in delivery of its associate baccalaureate and graduate programs.

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Mission Statement

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Allen University is an academic community which provides students an opportunity to obtain associate baccalaureate and graduate degrees in liberal arts and professional programs in traditional and distance education formats. The University has a strong unalterable commitment to teaching in delivery of its associate baccalaureate and graduate programs.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$13,340

Out of state

$13,340
Graduate

In state

$8,900

Out of state

$8,900

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
99%
Did not receive aid
1%
Type of aid % of students recieving aid Average amount
Federal grants 89.0% $6,136
State/local grants 37.0% $4,689
Institutional grants 73.0% $6,041
Loans 84.0% $6,341

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Social Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
    • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
      • A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business Administration and Management, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
  • EDUCATION
    • Elementary Education and Teaching
      • A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
    • English Language and Literature, General
      • A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
    • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of organization management and criminal justice to the administration of public law enforcement agencies and operations. Includes instruction in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, labor relations, incident response strategies, legal and regulatory responsibilities, budgeting, public relations, and organizational leadership. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
    • Mathematics, General
      • A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
    • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
    • Religion/Religious Studies
      • A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PHYSICAL SCIENCES
    • Chemistry, General
      • A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. See other colleges that offer this major
  • SOCIAL SCIENCES
    • Social Sciences, General
      • A program that focuses on the general study of human social behavior and social institutions using any of the methodologies common to the social sciences and/or history, or an undifferentiated program of study in the social sciences. See other colleges that offer this major
  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • Music, General
      • A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Divinity/Ministry
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
    • Divinity/Ministry
      • A program that prepares individuals for ordination as ministers or priests in any of the Christian religious traditions. Includes instruction in the theology and polity of a particular church, church law, liturgy and ritual, principles of pastoral ministry, homiletics, evangelism, church/parish organization and management, Christian ethics, church history, and related studies. See other colleges that offer this major

Types of Degrees Offered

  • Certificate
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
56.63%
  • Apply 1,425
  • Accepted 807
  • Attend 129

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$25
Graduate
$45

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Recommended

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Recommended

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
42%
Male Students
58%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Black93.72%
  2. Not Specified2.25%
  3. Hispanic/Latino1.13%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities1.13%
  5. American Indian/Alaska Native0.81%
  6. Caucasian0.64%
  7. Asian0.32%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,293

Undergraduate students

1,162

Graduate students

131

Attendance breakdown

Full time
94%
Part time
6%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Basketball
  • Wrestling
Female sports:
  • Basketball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Wrestling
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Track and Field, Outdoor
    • Basketball
    • Wrestling

    • Female

    • Basketball
    • Track and Field, Outdoor
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