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Allen University

Allen University
1530 Harden Street
Columbia, SC 29204

Official telephone: (803) 376-5700
Fax number: (803) 376-5709
Website: www.allenuniversity.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Southeast

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
City or town school is located in: Columbia, SC
Population of city/town: 133,358
Nearest major city: Charlotte, NC
Population of nearest major city: 792,862
Online campus map: www.allenuniversity.edu/
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LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms
  • men's dorms
  • single-student apartments
Student conduct policies:
class attendance mandatory, dress/hair code, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: library, computer center/lab(s)
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, math
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 75%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 2
Number of social sororities on campus: 4
Student activities:
student government, literary magazine
Number of honor societies: 3
Campus-based religious organizations:
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Global Outreach Campus Ministries, gospel choir
Minority student organizations:
NAACP
International student organizations:
International student groups
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Chorale, Student Activities Board, Students for Positive Change, Royal Court, Groove Phi Groove, Yellow Jacket CARES, Ambassadors, Pre-Alumni Association, Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team, National Institute of Science

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
School colors: blue and gold
School mascot: Fighting Yellow Jacket
Athletic conference memberships: NAIA, Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's basketballnoNAIA
Men's cross-countryno 
Men's track and field (outdoor)no 
Men's wrestlingno 
Women's basketballno 
Women's cross-countryno 
Women's track and field (outdoor)no 
Women's volleyballno 


GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Columbia, SC (10 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Columbia, SC (5 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Columbia, SC (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: no
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: yes

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 15% immediately, 25% within one year of graduation

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