Allen University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Allen University is a private research university in Columbia, South Carolina, enrolling about 576 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 72.54% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,497 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $14,304
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,972 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 72.54% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 576 97.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 13.31%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 50.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 20.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 49.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 629
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,658
- Room & Board: $8,584 annual estimate
Allen University: what the data shows
Common questions about Allen University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Allen University?
Allen University is located in Columbia, SC (ZIP 29204).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Allen University public or private?
Allen University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Allen University cost?
Published tuition: $14,304.
Average net price after aid: $10,972.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,553 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,375 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,610 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,976 |
| $110,001+ | $13,298 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $57,216.
How hard is it to get into Allen University?
Admission rate: 72.54%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Allen University?
Total enrollment: 576 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 629 students.
Graduate enrollment: 34 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Allen University?
150%-time completion rate: 13.31%.
First-year retention: 45.0%.
What do graduates of Allen University earn?
Median earnings: $23,889 six years after entry; $30,497 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $34,290.
76.54% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Allen University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Sciences, General (19 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (15 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (14 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (14 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (11 completions)
- Divinity/Ministry (7 completions)
- Mathematics, General (4 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (3 completions)
- Music, General (3 completions)
- Religion/Religious Studies (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Allen University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 72.54%; completion rate 13.31%; median earnings $30,497 at 10 years; net price $10,972. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$14,304
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Allen University was $14,304.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,972
2024 Value
In 2024 Allen University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,972.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,888 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,972 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$57,216 4-Year Tuition
$8,584 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,308 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,196 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,784 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Allen University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
76.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Allen University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Allen University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,940 | $11,940 | $14,047 |
| 2014 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $13,271 |
| 2015 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $16,324 |
| 2016 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $14,228 |
| 2017 | $13,140 | $13,140 | $15,957 |
| 2018 | $12,940 | $12,940 | $14,790 |
| 2019 | $13,340 | $13,340 | $14,306 |
| 2020 | $13,340 | $13,340 | $13,963 |
| 2021 | $13,340 | $13,340 | $13,272 |
| 2022 | $13,422 | $13,422 | $13,862 |
| 2023 | $14,304 | $14,304 | $11,081 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72.54% Acceptance Rate
3,658 Total Applicants
1,175 Students Admitted
170 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.47% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Allen University reported total enrollment of about 576 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (91.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (1.6%). About 76.54% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Allen University in 2024 is 576 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 629 students. Graduate enrollment is about 34 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
45.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 91.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.84% 100% Completion Time
13.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.84% of students graduating from Allen University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Sciences, General: 42% male / 58% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 67% male / 33% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Allen University.
Return on Investment
$34,290 Median Student Debt
$30,497 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
112.44% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
594.88% Return on Investment
11.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Allen University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Sciences, General: 19 completions
2. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 15 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 14 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 14 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 11 completions
6. Divinity/Ministry: 7 completions
7. Mathematics, General: 4 completions
8. English Language and Literature, General: 3 completions
9. Music, General: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Allen University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Allen University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Allen University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,502
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,373
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Allen University is a private non-profit institution located in Columbia, SC, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Sciences, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 576 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (91.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%), Non-Resident Alien (1.6%). The admission rate is 72.54%. The 150%-time completion rate is 13.31%. Approximately 76.54% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Columbia, SC 29204
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 13.31% graduation rate at Allen University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Allen University located?
Allen University is located in Columbia, SC.
What is Allen University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Allen University is 72.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,658 applicants and 1,175 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Allen University cost?
Reported tuition is $14,304 and average net price is $10,972 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,584 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Allen University?
Allen University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 629 students, Black or African American (91.8%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Allen University?
About 50.7% of students at Allen University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Allen University earn?
Median earnings are $23,889 six years after entry and $30,497 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Allen University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 13.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Allen University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $34,290.
Is Allen University public or private?
Allen University is a private nonprofit institution located in Columbia, SC.
Is Allen University an HBCU?
Yes. Allen University is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Allen University a tribal college?
No. Allen University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Allen University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Allen University does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.2%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- South Carolina college costs
- South Carolina colleges by ROI
- Columbia, South Carolina city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in South Carolina
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.