Allen Rankings and Evaluation
Liberal Arts Colleges
#156 in Liberal Arts Colleges
South Carolina Colleges
#14 in South Carolina Colleges
Allen University is ranked 156th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 14th in South Carolina Colleges.
The following statements evaluate Allen University by comparing key academic facts to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
- Its tuition & fees of $14,304 is inexpensive compared to similar schools.
- The acceptance rate (73%) is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in).
- It has very small number of students of 610.
- The financial aid amount ($13,454) is much higher.
- It offers limited area of study (15 programs).
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of Allen are $14,304 and it is inexpensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University $14,304
All U.S. Colleges $17,692
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $26,737
4-Years Colleges $22,926
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina $23,908
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The 2025 graduate tuition & fees of Allen are $9,800 and it is relatively inexpensive compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University $9,800
All U.S. Colleges $18,842
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $18,688
4-Years Colleges $18,848
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina $13,181
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate of Allen is 73% and it is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University 73%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 66%
4-Years Colleges 68%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina 65%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
The yield, also known as enrollment rate, of Allen is 6% and the yield is much lower (admitted, but not enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University 6%
All U.S. Colleges 37%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 35%
4-Years Colleges 35%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina 36%
Graduation Rate
The average graduation rate at Allen is 13% and it is lower (less completion rate) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University 13%
All U.S. Colleges 56%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 56%
4-Years Colleges 51%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina 53%
Transfer-out Rate
The average transfer-out rate at Allen is 4% and it is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University 4%
All U.S. Colleges 21%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 25%
4-Years Colleges 24%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina 27%
Retention Rate
The average retention rate at Allen is 45% and it is lower (many students stopped or transferred-out) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University 45%
All U.S. Colleges 69%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 74%
4-Years Colleges 73%
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina 66%
Student Population
The total student population at Allen is 610 and its population very small compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University 610
All U.S. Colleges 2,931
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 2,477
4-Years Colleges 4,686
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina 1,569
Financial Aid Amount
The average amount of financial aid received at Allen is $13,454 which is 94.06% of tuition & fees. The rate of the financial aid over its tuition is much higher compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University $13,454
All U.S. Colleges $7,676
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges $16,488
4-Years Colleges $12,161
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina $17,615
Student to Faculty Ratio
The students to faculty ratio at Allen is 12 to 1 and the ratio is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University 12 to 1
All U.S. Colleges 15 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 12 to 1
4-Years Colleges 14 to 1
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina 13 to 1
Number of Programs
Allen offers 15 programs and it means limited area of study compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
Allen University 15
All U.S. Colleges 37
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges 45
4-Years Colleges 58
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina 43
Number of Online Programs
Allen offers 3 online programs and it means limited online classes compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina.
