Anderson University Acceptance Rate
Anderson, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,732
- Admitted
- 2,499
- Yield
- 34%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Anderson University's acceptance rate has fallen from 71.5% in 2014–15 to 52.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,142 to 4,732 (+121%) over that period.
Its 52.8% rate makes Anderson University more selective than about 82% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 87%.
Anderson University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 34% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,142 | 1,532 | 71.5% | 615 |
| 2015–16 | 3,322 | 1,825 | 54.9% | 663 |
| 2016–17 | 3,316 | 1,788 | 53.9% | 669 |
| 2017–18 | 2,322 | 1,836 | 79.1% | 679 |
| 2018–19 | 3,325 | 2,071 | 62.3% | 642 |
| 2019–20 | 2,277 | 1,565 | 68.7% | 643 |
| 2020–21 | 3,804 | 2,252 | 59.2% | 698 |
| 2021–22 | 4,510 | 2,268 | 50.3% | 776 |
| 2022–23 | 5,043 | 2,289 | 45.4% | 798 |
| 2023–24 | 4,732 | 2,499 | 52.8% | 849 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,028 | 1,568 | 51.8% |
| Men | 1,704 | 931 | 54.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–28 | 36% |
How Anderson University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Anderson University's acceptance rate?
Anderson University's acceptance rate is 52.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,499 admitted of 4,732 applicants).
Is Anderson University test optional?
Anderson University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Anderson University?
Anderson University received 4,732 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,499.
What SAT score do you need for Anderson University?
Admitted students at Anderson University typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Anderson University getting harder to get into?
Anderson University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.5% in 2014–15 to 52.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.andersonuniversity.edu/.