More selective than 83% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
45% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 36% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose AU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
AU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, AU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 560 | 650 |
| SAT math | 540 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 22 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1100 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
AU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 55% | 560–650 | 540–630 | 22–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 53% | 560–660 | 530–630 | 22–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is AU compared with other South Carolina colleges?
AU has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Clemson University | 38% | 87% | $22,253 |
| 3 | Furman University | 43% | 79% | $30,308 |
| 4 | American College of the Building Arts | 44% | 62% | $30,403 |
| 5 | Wofford College | 52% | 84% | $18,732 |
| 6 | Anderson University | 55% | 66% | $23,544 |
| 7 | College of Charleston | 60% | 66% | $18,960 |
| 8 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 60% | 79% | $22,811 |
| 9 | Erskine College | 63% | 45% | $16,525 |
| 10 | Claflin University | 65% | 52% | $17,800 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at AU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
AU admissions questions
What is the AU acceptance rate?
Anderson University accepts 55% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,499 of 4,732 applicants were admitted.
Does AU require the SAT or ACT?
Anderson University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 45% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 36% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for AU?
The middle 50% of Anderson University enrolled first-year students scored 1100–1280 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at AU?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (849 of 2,499).
Is AU getting harder to get into?
Anderson University accepted 55% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 53% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Anderson University overview