Allen University
Historically Black college or university · Columbia, SC · 576 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
73%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$12,389
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$25,866
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
25%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Allen University?
Allen University accepts about 73 of every 100 applicants (73%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Allen University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Allen University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Allen University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $25,866 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,389 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $14,304 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$14,304
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$14,304
- Room & board$8,584
- Total cost of attendance$25,866
- Average net price after grants$12,389
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Social Sciences, Biology, Criminal Justice.
Allen University FAQ
- What is Allen University's acceptance rate?
- 73% — moderately selective.
- Is Allen University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Allen University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Allen University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Allen University cost?
- About $25,866 a year before aid; $12,389 on average after grants.
- What is Allen University's FAFSA school code?
- 003417. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Allen University receives your information.
- What is Allen University's graduation rate?
- 25% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Allen University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina BeaufortBluffton, SC | 73% | — | $20,646 | 39% |
| University of South Carolina-SumterSumter, SC | 74% | — | $11,119 | 39% |
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