Allen University
Columbia, SC · Private
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Allen University admitted 72.5% of applicants university-wide (2,560 of 3,529).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 72.5% | 2,560 | 3,529 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 560 | 700 |
| Out-of-state | 80.0% | 200 | 250 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 40 | 50 |
| Men | 68.1% | 874 | 1,284 |
| Women | 75.1% | 1,686 | 2,245 |
Of 2,560 admitted students, 156 enrolled (6.1% yield).
Allen University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 800–1100
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 15–22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.49
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Allen University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $14,392/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,304 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $14,392 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $14,392/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,553 |
| $30k–48k | $9,375 |
| $48k–75k | $12,610 |
| $75k–110k | $12,976 |
| Over $110k | $13,298 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- AU Honors Scholarship — Up to $5,000 annually ($20,000 for 8 semesters) (Merit)
- AU Scholars Scholarship — Up to $3,500 annually ($14,000 for 8 semesters) (Merit)
- AU Minority Scholarship — Up to $2,500 annually ($10,000 for 8 semesters) (Other)
- AU Assist Scholarship — Up to $2,000 annually ($8,000 for 8 semesters) (Merit)
- AU Merit Scholarship — Up to $2,000 annually ($8,000 for 8 semesters) (Merit)
- Academic Division Scholarship — Up to $3,000 for the academic year (Merit)
- AU Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $2,000 for the academic year (Merit)
- Yellow Jacket Scholarship — $1,000–$2,000 for the academic year (Merit)
- AU Academic Achievement Scholarship — Up to $1,000 for the academic year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Music Scholarship — Varies (Other)
- Performing Arts Scholarship — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- AU Honors Scholarship — Up to $5,000 annually ($20,000 for 8 semesters) (Merit)
- AU Scholars Scholarship — Up to $3,500 annually ($14,000 for 8 semesters) (Merit)
- AU Minority Scholarship — Up to $2,500 annually ($10,000 for 8 semesters) (Other)
- AU Assist Scholarship — Up to $2,000 annually ($8,000 for 8 semesters) (Merit)
- AU Merit Scholarship — Up to $2,000 annually ($8,000 for 8 semesters) (Merit)
- International Scholarship — Up to $5,000 annually (International Aid)
- Academic Division Scholarship — Up to $3,000 for the academic year (Merit)
- AU Academic Excellence Scholarship — Up to $2,000 for the academic year (Merit)
- Yellow Jacket Scholarship — $1,000–$2,000 for the academic year (Merit)
- AU Academic Achievement Scholarship — Up to $1,000 for the academic year (Merit)
- Athletic Scholarship — Varies (Athletic)
- Music Scholarship — Varies (Other)
Allen University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Complete the University application
- Official TOEFL score (non-native English-speaking students only)
- Copy of completed application for your files
- Official SAT or ACT scores
- Application fee
International applicants
- Complete the University application
- Official TOEFL score (non-native English-speaking students only)
- Copy of completed application for your files
- Official SAT or ACT scores
- Application fee
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Allen University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Allen University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $30,497
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 13.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 45%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $34,290
- At graduation
Allen University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #183
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (28%), Social sciences (18%), Biological & life sciences (13%).
Student–faculty ratio: 15:1 · 65% of class sections have under 20 students.
Allen University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.