Programs of
Study Offered
11

Allen University is a very small, four-year, highly residential, private not-for-profit school with 730 students enrolled.
This college was founded in 1870 and is one of the 15 colleges located in
Columbia,
South Carolina.
Allen University is one of the
Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU)
Bachelor's degree is available at Allen University.
If you plan to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the college code for Allen University is 003417.
FAFSA Code
for 2009 / 2010
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides financial aid to eligible students. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
It is very easy to get a loan at Allen University, as 80% of the school's students receive loans, and the average loan amount is about $2,700.
Allen University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 11 programs including Education, Mathematics, and Music.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Tuition and fees per year
The rate of student retention at Allen University is very low at 49% (way below South Carolina average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school. The graduation rate at Allen University is very low: 6%.
Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median, about $9,900 annually.
Students to Faculty Ratio
11 : 1
Allen University offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Allen University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, Allen University helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Campus Safety
Report Grade
D+
Allen University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at Allen University accommodates nearly 600 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.
According to the recent data, Allen University is a rather dangerous school. Read the details about safety at Allen University in the
Safety Report for this school.
The cities close to Allen University are
West Columbia,
Camden,
Sumter,
Newberry, and
Orangeburg.
If you wish to request additional information about applying to Allen University, call this school's general information office at (803) 254-4165 or check
Allen University Website.