South Carolina · Columbia
Allen University
A private AME-affiliated liberal arts HBCU in Columbia, South Carolina, founded in 1870.
Snapshot
At a glance
Undergraduate enrollment
576
Admission rate
73%
Retention (first-year)
45%
Completion (150% of time)
13%
Pell recipients
77%
Black undergraduate share
92%
These figures come from federal college data updated May 26, 2026. A dash means the number was not available.
Student body
Undergraduate composition
Black
92%
Hispanic
4%
White
1%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
Nonresident
2%
Unknown
1%
Percentages may not add to 100% when a category is not reported.
Costs
Tuition and financial aid
Tuition, in-state
$14,304
Tuition, out-of-state
$14,304
Median federal loan debt
$12,000
Federal loan recipients
80%
Pell recipients
77%
Sticker tuition only. Real cost after federal, state, and institutional aid is typically lower — see the school’s net price calculator.
Outcomes
Earnings, retention, and completion
Median earnings, 6 years
$23,889
Median earnings, 10 years
$30,497
Median debt
$12,000
Retention
45%
Completion
13%
Earnings and debt are shown only when federal data is available.
Institution
Campus and classification
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Campus setting
City: midsize
Carnegie basic
Baccalaureate colleges: arts and sciences focus
Undergraduate profile
Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
Size and setting
Very small four-year, highly residential
Average faculty salary
$5,502 monthly
Full-time faculty share
49%
DOE unit ID
217624
These labels describe the school’s size, location, and academic mix. They are not rankings.
20 programs
Academic programs
Associate · 1
- Religion/Religious Studies
Bachelor · 15
- Accounting and Related Services
- Biology, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice and Corrections
- English Language and Literature, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Mathematics
- Music
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Social Sciences, General
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Post-baccalaureate certificate · 2
- English Language and Literature, General
- Mathematics
Master · 2
- Social Sciences, General
- Theological and Ministerial Studies
This is a broad program list. Check the school’s own catalog for current majors, minors, concentrations, and course details.