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School Notes Overview:

Allen University is an independent liberal arts academic institution which provides students an opportunity to obtain a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts and professional programs. The University has a strong unalterable commitment to teaching in delivery of its baccalaureate programs.

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School Overview:

	Allen University
County	Richland County, SC
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	601 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	23 students

Total Enrollment	624 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	344 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	90%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	74%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$3,662
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	18%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$2,641
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	5%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$3,503
% Students Receiving Loans	85%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$3,019

School Notes:

Allen University opened its doors in 1870 in order to provide educational opportunities for newly freed slaves. Its roots are grounded in the belief that men and women who are prepared are better citizens and can make a greater contribution to society. Today, Allen University continues its legacy of providing relevant training in a close, nurturing environment that prepares men and women for life and careers.
Allen University offers a nurturing environment that enables our students to prosper academically and spiritually in preparation for achievement of their personal, graduate and professional goals. By striving to make positive and meaningful contributions to our community and society through our academic enrichment programs and cultural offerings, Allen University is shaping the future by investing in its students and helping them maximize their opportunities in today's increasingly competitive marketplace.
Allen University, located in the capitol city of Columbia, S.C. is the home of several colleges and institutions, including the Museum of Arts & Sciences, the Planetarium, the Riverbanks Zoological Gardens, the State Historical Society, and many others. Allen University’s Historic District has been officially entered on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior, recognizing the following campus sites.
Allen University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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Noteworthy (Savannah Morning News)
posted on May 4, 2011 at 01:12:12 am
Anthony and Pam Gordon, Sr. proudly share the accomplishment of their son Anthony “Speedy” Gordon Jr. (Sol C. Johnson, 2007 graduate). Carrying out his motto, “not to equal, but to excel”, throughout his four years at Allen University, Columbia, S.C., Anthony graduated April 30. He received his bachelor of science degree in mathematics. At Allen, Anthony’s outstanding services, academic ...
Lady Tigers snap 2-game skid (The Times and Democrat)
posted on February 24, 2011 at 05:00:00 am
COLUMBIA - A night after falling to Savannah State 55-41, the Voorhees women's basketball team held off fellow NAIA independent Allen University 81-75 Tuesday.
Soldier pleads guilty to Columbia students' deaths (Spartanburg Herald-Journal)
posted on November 19, 2010 at 05:22:10 pm
An Army reservist has pleaded guilty to felony drunken driving for a wreck that killed two Allen University students last year.
Soldier Pleads Guilty To Columbia Students' Deaths (WSPA Spartanburg)
posted on November 19, 2010 at 01:24:53 pm
  An Army reservist has pleaded guilty to felony drunken driving for a wreck that killed two Allen University students last year.
Soldier pleads guilty to Columbia students' deaths (ABC News 4 Charleston)
posted on November 19, 2010 at 01:00:18 pm
Associated Press - November 19, 2010 7:55 AM ET COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - An Army reservist has pleaded guilty to felony drunken driving for a wreck that killed two Allen University students last...