Anderson University, South Carolina

What Anderson University, South Carolina does

Anderson University is a private, nonprofit Christian university headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina, affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention since its founding in 1911. It is described in source materials as South Carolina's largest private institution of higher learning and one of the fastest-growing private universities in the country per the U.S. Department of Education and Chronicle of Higher Education. The university serves approximately 4,519 students across traditional undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, transfer, dual enrollment, veteran, and online/adult learner segments, delivered through 92 major degree programs, 61 minors, 68 concentrations, 30 master's programs, 16 doctoral programs, and 10 certificate programs organized across eight colleges and schools (Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, Christian Studies, Education, Engineering, Health Professions, Interior Design, Public Service & Administration) plus the South Carolina School of the Arts, Center for Cybersecurity, International Graduate School, and Center for Leadership and Organizations. Technology stack includes Canvas LMS with SAML SSO, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, MyApps portal), and the BusWhere-powered Trojan Transit real-time shuttle tracking app; the university has been an Apple Distinguished School five consecutive times (2014, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2025), and has launched a BA in Applied Artificial Intelligence and an MBA in AI concentration.

The business model is tuition-driven. Primary revenue comes from tuition and fees across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, supplemented by auxiliary revenue (residential housing for 76% of undergraduates across 16 residence halls, dining, athletics), annual giving campaigns (the 2025 A Day campaign raised ~$800,000 from 1,394 supporters for scholarships and campus improvements), designated fundraising (Trojan Athletic Fund, The Anderson Fund, Christian Ministries), and external grants (e.g., a $50,000 Power:Ed grant for the Upstate Pre-med Bootcamp). Go-to-market is sales-led enrollment via an Office of Admission with dedicated enrollment counselors, structured campus-visit events (First Glance, All Access, Daily Campus Visits, Transfer Tuesdays), Common App integration, and channel-partner articulation agreements with Tri-County Technical College and five local high schools for dual enrollment at $125 per credit hour. Anderson holds regional accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Name

Anderson University, South Carolina

Legal name

Anderson University

Website

https://andersonuniversity.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Anderson University is a private, nonprofit Christian university in Anderson, South Carolina, affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention since 1911, serving approximately 4,519 students across 92+ undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through eight colleges and specialized centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Affiliated Private Research Universities (EDAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Christian higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate doctoral programs
• Cybersecurity education
• Online hybrid learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral tuition and fees. Anderson University is a private Christian university with tuition-based revenue model. The university offers financial aid and scholarships to students.
2. Annual Giving Campaigns: Annual A Day giving campaign and Anderson Fund donations. The 2025 A Day campaign raised nearly $800,000 from 1,394 supporters for student scholarships and campus improvements.
3. Designated Fundraising: Targeted fundraising for Trojan Athletics (21 varsity programs), Academic Excellence, and Christian Ministries. Includes the Trojan Athletic Fund for scholarships and athletic facilities.
4. External Grants: Grant funding from external organizations. AnMed Foundation received a $50,000 grant from Power:Ed (S.C. Student Loan Corp) to support the Upstate Pre-med Bootcamp program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Anderson University, South Carolina is a private, nonprofit Christian university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through on-campus, hybrid, and online formats. Offerings span 92 majors across multiple colleges and schools including Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, Health Professions, Education, Engineering, Christian Studies, Interior Design, Public Service & Administration, the South Carolina School of the Arts, the Center for Cybersecurity, and the International Graduate School. The university also operates dual enrollment, transfer articulation, veteran, and continuing education pathways.

Product overview

Anderson University, South Carolina is a comprehensive Christian university offering a broad portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs through multiple colleges and schools. The academic structure includes the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Economics (with MBA concentrations including AI, Supply Chain Management, and Business Analytics), Center for Cybersecurity (offering specialized tracks in cybersecurity and analytics), College of Health Professions (nursing, physical therapy, medical science), College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Christian Studies, School of Interior Design, School of Public Service & Administration, South Carolina School of the Arts, International Graduate School, and Center for Leadership and Organizations. Programs are delivered in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats. The university also offers specialized programs including a BA in Applied Artificial Intelligence and MBA in AI concentration, a Dual Enrollment Scholars Program for high school students, and campus services including Trojan Transit with real-time tracking via BusWhere.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Center for Cybersecurity: One of the first private higher education academic programs for cybersecurity in South Carolina, established in 2020
• AU Cyber League
• The South Carolina School of the Arts
• The Trojan Family
• Trojan Athletics
• Trojan Athletic Fund
• AU PRO
• The Anderson Fund
• Base Camp
• Gold Core Curriculum
• Honors College
• International Graduate School
• University Center of Greenville
• Thrive Wellness

Products and services

• College of Arts & Sciences Foundational liberal arts undergraduate degrees covering disciplines such as Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Mathematics, English, History, Communication, and Dance, intended for traditional four-year residential students.
• College of Business & Economics Undergraduate and graduate business programs including the BBA, MBA with concentrations (Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Healthcare Administration, Human Resource Management), and graduate certificates in Healthcare Management, Human Resources, and Organizational Leadership.
• Center for Cybersecurity Academic programs in cybersecurity established in 2020, one of the first private higher education cybersecurity programs in South Carolina. Degree tracks include Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Analytics, Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice, and Cybersecurity and Mathematics.
• College of Health Professions Health-focused programs including BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, medical science, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), medical imaging, healthcare management, kinesiology, human services, and public health.
• College of Education Christ-centered educator preparation with programs in elementary education, secondary education, special education, physical education, and advanced degrees including M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ed.D. in leadership and learning.
• College of Engineering Undergraduate engineering degrees in General Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and Mathematics and Engineering.
• College of Christian Studies Undergraduate and graduate theological degrees in Christian Studies, Biblical Studies, Apologetics, Missions, Pastoral Ministry, Preaching, Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry, plus Master of Divinity and Master of Arts programs.
• School of Interior Design Interior design degree program training students to design functional interior spaces for hospitals, resorts, churches, schools, and residential or commercial settings.
• School of Public Service & Administration Degrees in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security preparing students for careers in law enforcement, private investigation, federal agencies, and law.
• The South Carolina School of the Arts Visual, musical, and theatrical arts training through programs in Art (3D Studies, Painting & Drawing, Photography, Art Education), Music, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Graphic Design, and Dance.
• International Graduate School Graduate programs designed for a globalized workforce, with most coursework delivered online. Includes Ph.D. programs in Leadership (Business, Christian Ministry, Healthcare, Higher Education) and Preaching.
• Center for Leadership and Organizations Online Ph.D. in Leadership equipping individuals for scholarship and leadership across business, ministry, education, public service, healthcare, and non-profit organizations.
• BA in Applied Artificial Intelligence Undergraduate degree building a foundation in AI concepts and applications, preparing students to use artificial intelligence responsibly, creatively, and effectively across industries.
• MBA in Artificial Intelligence (AI) MBA concentration equipping professionals to harness data at scale using artificial intelligence, uncovering insights and making informed decisions in AI-driven business environments.
• Dual Enrollment Scholars Program Program allowing high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while still in high school, priced at $125 per credit hour with partner high schools including Palmetto High School, Powdersville High School, T.L. Hanna High School, Westside High School, and Wren High School.
• Trojan Transit Campus shuttle system powered by the BusWhere app, providing real-time tracking of shuttle locations and arrival times for students across the Anderson campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% career and grad school placement rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MUSC AnMed Clinical CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Collaboration on the Upstate Pre-med Bootcamp program for medical workforce training. The bootcamp, launched in 2022, provides two weeks of medical school training for 24 college upperclassmen each May, helping students explore medical careers before committing to extensive education and improving access for low-income students.
• AnMedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Collaboration on the Upstate Pre-med Bootcamp program for medical workforce training. AnMed serves as a healthcare provider partner in the medical workforce development initiative.
• Upstate Area Health Education CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026Partner in the Upstate Pre-med Bootcamp program collaboration, contributing to medical workforce training and education access initiatives.
• BlueInc Strategies International, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNamed Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina, providing strategic resources to support family enterprise education and research.
• SouthState BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNamed Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina, providing financial services expertise and resources to support family enterprise education.
• Downtown Business Association (Anderson)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance with Anderson Downtown Business Association to transform communities and ignite change. Partnership brings together faith, innovation, and local business to create a brighter, more connected future. Includes inaugural football season collaboration and window display competition.
• Tri-County Technical CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArticulation agreements enabling seamless transfer pathways for students. Agreements cover programs including Early Care & Education, Elementary Education, Criminal Justice, Nursing (RN-BSN), Business Administration, and Communication degrees.
• Anderson University Transfer Program (AUTP) Partner InstitutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransfer program designed for seamless transition for transferring students from community and technical colleges in South Carolina. Students completing 30 credit hours with 2.5 GPA are granted full admission to AU.
• Partner High Schools (Dual Enrollment)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDual enrollment partnerships with local high schools including Palmetto High School, Powdersville High School, T.L. Hanna High School, Westside High School, and Wren High School. Students from Anderson School Districts 1 & 5 receive additional tuition discounts.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Furman University: Highly ranked private liberal arts university in Greenville, South Carolina, competing with Anderson for top students in the Upstate market and serving as a benchmark for academic quality and outcomes in the region.
• Wofford College: Private liberal arts college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with a comparable residential undergraduate model and strong pre-professional outcomes, competing for similar Upstate South Carolina students.
• Presbyterian College: Private Presbyterian-affiliated liberal arts college in Clinton, South Carolina, with comparable scale, faith-based heritage, and residential undergraduate program competing for similar in-state students.
• Erskine College: Private Christian-affiliated college in Due West, South Carolina, offering comparable undergraduate programs with a similar denominational heritage and small-campus identity.

Regional players

• Gardner-Webb University: Private Baptist-affiliated university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, with a comparable mix of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs targeting similar faith-minded students across the Carolinas.
• Toccoa Falls College: Private Christian college in northeast Georgia with a faith-based identity and comparable scale, competing for similar Christian students in the broader Upstate South region.

Direct peers

• North Greenville University: Private Southern Baptist-affiliated university in Tigerville, South Carolina, with a comparable mix of residential undergraduate, graduate, and online programs targeting a similar student demographic in the Carolinas.
• Bob Jones University: Private fundamentalist Christian university in Greenville, South Carolina, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a faith-integration model highly comparable to Anderson's Baptist-affiliated approach and regional Upstate footprint.
• Southern Wesleyan University: Private Wesleyan-affiliated Christian university in Central, South Carolina, offering similar undergraduate and online graduate programs with a faith-based identity and comparable enrollment scale.
• Charleston Southern University: Private Baptist-affiliated university in Charleston, South Carolina, competing with Anderson for Christian-minded students in the state across undergraduate, graduate, and online programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/andersonu
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCa9BYLL1tY_uJiDzhySYS4g
• Facebookfacebook.com/andersonuniversitysc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/anderson-university-sc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/AndersonUnivSC

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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