- Acceptance rate: 55% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 560–650 reading and writing, 540–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 22–29 composite
- Average net price: $22,222 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Anderson University reported: an acceptance rate of 55% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 22–29.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Anderson University reviews each application.
Anderson University GPA requirements
Anderson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Anderson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Anderson University acceptance rate
Anderson University admitted 2,488 of 4,548 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 55%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Anderson University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Anderson, South Carolina, with 3,683 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Anderson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 560 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 580 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1202 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Anderson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Anderson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,222 a year at Anderson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Anderson University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Anderson University admitted 55% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Anderson University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Anderson University admitted 55% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is Anderson University's acceptance rate?
Anderson University's acceptance rate was 55% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,488 of 4,548 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What are Anderson University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Anderson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 560–650 in reading and writing and 540–630 in math; ACT composite 22–29, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA do you need to get into Anderson University?
Anderson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Anderson University?
No. Anderson University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 45% sent SAT scores and 32% sent ACT scores.
How much does GPA matter at Anderson University?
A lot: Anderson University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Anderson University?
Yes. Anderson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Anderson University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,222 a year at Anderson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Anderson University if a parent went there?
Yes. Anderson University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Anderson University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Anderson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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