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45.4%Acceptance
$33,580Tuition
3,080Students
71%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,101Earnings
#7 in South CarolinaPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Baptist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$33,580
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,580
Average Net Price
$28,183
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,290
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$12,290
Books & Supplies
$600
Total Cost of Attendance
$46,470
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,700
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$283/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
43.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $17,528
$30,001 – $48,000 $17,693
$48,001 – $75,000 $28,002
$75,001 – $110,000 $25,171
$110,001+ $35,665

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Cost Overview

The average family pays $28,183 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $17,528 per year, while those making over $110,000 face $35,665. Over four years, expect to pay between $70,000 and $143,000 depending on your family's financial situation.

Anderson keeps debt manageable for a private Christian university. Graduates carry a median debt of $26,700, translating to $283 monthly payments. With median earnings of $42,101 ten years out, loan payments represent about 8% of gross income. The 57% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle, but employment sits at a strong 96.9%.

Lower-income families get the best financial deal here. The $17,528 net price for families under $48,000 makes Anderson surprisingly affordable compared to its $33,580 sticker price.

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