What Allen costs
Allen University charges $14,304 a year in published tuition and fees, about $7,152 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $23,998 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $13,862 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Allen
For fall 2024, Allen University received 3,529 applications and admitted 2,560 students, and 156 enrolled as first-years.
What Allen students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Allen University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 19 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration / Management | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management | 14 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 14 |
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 11 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Allen
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina: about 1 miles away
- University of South Carolina–Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina: about 1 mile away
- Claflin University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: about 37 miles away
- South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina: about 37 miles away
- Newberry College, Newberry, South Carolina: about 39 miles away
- Presbyterian College, Clinton, South Carolina: about 58 miles away
Colleges like Allen
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina: 1,816 undergraduates
- Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida: 2,656 undergraduates
- Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach, Florida: 2,732 undergraduates
- University of North Carolina at Asheville, Asheville, North Carolina: 2,910 undergraduates
- Alabama State University, Montgomery, Alabama: 3,477 undergraduates
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Lists that include Allen
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FAQ
What is Allen University's acceptance rate? 72.5% for fall 2024: 2,560 of 3,529 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Allen University? $14,304 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Allen University? About 576 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Allen University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: Allen University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Allen University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
