Anderson, SC
Roughly 53 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 69% to 53% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,277 | 1,565 | 643 | 69% |
| 2020 | 3,804 | 2,252 | 698 | 59% |
| 2021 | 4,510 | 2,268 | 776 | 50% |
| 2022 | 5,043 | 2,289 | 798 | 45% |
| 2023 | 4,732 | 2,499 | 849 | 53% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,568 of 3,028 women and 931 of 1,704 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Anderson University has an acceptance rate of 53% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,499 of 4,732 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 53 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
4,732 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 849 enrolled.
No. Anderson University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 69% to 53% — it has become more selective.