More selective than 48% of South Carolina colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,998. College Scorecard.
Higher than 0% of South Carolina colleges we cover and 2% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 3% of South Carolina colleges we cover and 2% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Allen University acceptance rate & admissions
Of 3,658 applicants, Allen University admitted 1,175 and 170 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Allen University tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What Allen University costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Allen University took 4.8 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in South Carolina. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,553 | $50,232 | no earnings gain |
| $30–48k | $9,375 | $44,625 | no earnings gain |
| $48–75k | $12,610 | $60,024 | no earnings gain |
| $75–110k | $12,976 | $61,766 | no earnings gain |
| $110k+ | $13,298 | $63,298 | no earnings gain |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.8 years, the average time graduates took (7% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($30,497) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024). Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
Allen University majors, earnings & careers
Allen University offers 15 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
- Education · 1
- Health & Medicine · 1
Highest-earning majors at Allen University
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $45,474 | $41,000 |
| Social Sciences | $38,198 | $38,198 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,787 | $39,525 |
| Biology | $29,249 | $40,361 |
Quick list of all 15 majors
- Accounting—
- Biology$29,249
- Business Administration$45,474
- Chemistry—
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- English—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$35,787
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Religious Studies—
- Social Sciences$38,198
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Columbia
Overall prices in the Columbia, SC area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,226. Housing costs 21% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 48 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (relatively high); tornado (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high); winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Richland County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Richland County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Allen University with similar schools
Similar private colleges in South Carolina by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen University | 73% | $10,972 | 13% | $30,497 | This school |
| Clinton College | — | $11,458 | 14% | $30,180 | |
| Morris College | — | $20,555 | 17% | $30,614 | |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | 78% | $14,580 | 43% | $42,895 | |
| Presbyterian College | 68% | $20,528 | 51% | $60,194 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Allen University would cost you $486 less per year than Clinton College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Allen University, mostly from more Allen University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$2,078).
- Clinton College gives aided families $531 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Carolina resident | Allen University | Clinton College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,304 | $11,136 | +$3,168 |
| Books & supplies | $1,308 | $1,200 | +$108 |
| Housing & meals | $8,584 | $10,494 | −$1,910 |
| Personal & travel | $2,500 | $2,805 | −$305 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,698 | −$620 | −$2,078 |
| Sticker price | $23,998 | $25,015 | −$1,017 |
| Average grants | −$13,026 | −$13,557 | +$531 |
| You pay | $10,972 | $11,458 | −$486 |
“+” means Allen University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Allen University
What is the Allen University acceptance rate?
Allen University accepts 73% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,175 of 3,658 applicants were admitted.
How much does Allen University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $23,998 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $10,972 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $10,553 and families earning $110k+ pay $13,298.
How much do Allen University graduates earn?
Former Allen University students earn a median $30,497 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Allen University graduation rate?
13% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 45% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Allen University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/allen-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).