Anderson University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,720

Cost of attendance at Anderson University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,720

Cost of attendance at Anderson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Anderson University was $21,643. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Anderson University

Anderson University net price calculator

$21,643

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in South Carolina and nationwide.

South Carolina's average	$16,874
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Anderson University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$21,643	$67	$16,209	$15,800	$20,616	$22,148	$23,837
2021	$21,576	$23	$16,031	$18,665	$20,006	$22,749	$24,837
2020	$21,599	$42	$20,346	$15,045	$21,495	$23,621	$23,599
2019	$21,641	$175	$18,459	$18,653	$20,934	$22,532	$23,707
2018	$21,816	$1,242 (6%)	$17,984	$18,294	$21,246	$22,951	$23,641
2017	$20,574	$264 (1%)	$15,788	$17,289	$20,168	$20,659	$22,115
2016	$20,310	$2,259 (13%)	$15,786	$18,938	$19,315	$21,749	$21,955
2015	$18,051	$154	$13,980	$14,674	$16,294	$17,981	$19,184
2014	$18,205	--	$15,131	$15,890	$19,714	$19,347	$21,049

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Anderson University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$48,308	$1,670 (4%)	$30,720	$16,388	$1,200
2021	$46,638	$750 (2%)	$29,980	$15,458	$1,200
2020	$45,888	$1,488 (3%)	$29,230	$15,458	$1,200
2019	$44,400	$1,030 (2%)	$28,000	$14,400	$2,000
2018	$43,370	$1,730 (4%)	$26,970	$14,400	$2,000
2017	$41,640	$915 (2%)	$25,880	$13,760	$2,000
2016	$40,725	$1,325 (3%)	$24,860	$13,865	$2,000
2015	$39,400	$1,384 (4%)	$23,750	$13,650	$2,000
2014	$38,016	$1,060 (3%)	$22,790	$13,226	$2,000
2013	$36,956	--	$21,730	$13,226	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Anderson University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,637 dormitories available to its students at $5,570 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Anderson University is $619 per month.
Does Anderson University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Anderson University for one academic year is $5,330, which works out to $592 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Anderson University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Anderson University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,864

If living off-campus, with family: $5,488

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,488
How much is Anderson University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $40 and $40 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Anderson University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Anderson University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$680	$474
For out-of-state students	$680	$474

Housing and Meal

Anderson University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Anderson University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,330	$5,570	N/A	1,637
2021	$5,210	$5,430	N/A	1,472
2020	$5,090	$5,300	N/A	1,472
2019	$4,800	$5,030	N/A	1,470
2018	$4,650	$5,030	N/A	1,521
2017	$4,504	$4,670	N/A	1,524
2016	$4,190	$4,670	N/A	1,473

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Anderson University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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