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Allen University

#925 in US ranking Columbia, SC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,866
Tuition & fees
$14,304
Avg. aid
$13,454
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
13%
Median salary
$30,193
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Allen University?

Homecoming is one of Allen University's recurring campus traditions, bringing students and alumni together around scheduled university and athletics activities. The precise events vary by year, so the current university calendar is the reliable guide to what is taking place.

Religious Emphasis Week reflects the university's church affiliation through faith-focused programming. Black History Month observances provide another recurring occasion for events connected to Black history and culture. Students interested in participating or helping organize an event should check the published schedule and sponsoring office for that year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Allen University?

Allen University offers university-operated housing to undergraduates, but the availability of housing does not mean every applicant is guaranteed a room. Students planning to live on campus should confirm the current residence options, application steps, deadlines, and payment requirements with housing before making travel plans.

Campus room and board charges indicate a residential dining option. Students should verify which meal plan applies to their housing arrangement, what dining service is available during breaks, and how accommodations for dietary needs are handled. Those considering off-campus housing should budget separately for rent, utilities, meals, and transportation rather than use the university's room-and-board charge as an estimate of those expenses.

Allen University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

6

Allen University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1

Allen University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Allen University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

J. S. Flipper Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Allen University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Allen University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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