Future Yellow Jackets
Your Allen story starts right here.
Small classes, a laptop in your hands, no textbooks to buy, and a campus where people know your name. Everything you need to decide is on this page.
- 15students in an average class
- 75%of faculty hold terminal degrees
- Laptop includedplus e-textbooks, for every full-time student
- One ratethe same tuition in-state or out
This Is HBCU Life
The culture you’ve heard about. Live it.
The Yard, the music, the step shows, the friendships that become family. At Allen, it’s not something you watch. It’s your everyday.
- Since 1870Founded by the AME Church, recognized as the first university in South Carolina founded by African Americans to educate African Americans.
- HomecomingA week of parades, step shows, and alumni coming home.
- Greek life & the soundSisterhood, brotherhood, the marching band, and the choir.
- Your peopleA small campus where everybody knows your name.
Start Here
Pick your path. We’ll meet you there.
- 01Not sure what to study?Take the Major Match QuizTen quick questions that match you to the Allen majors where you’re most likely to thrive.Start the quiz →
- 02Ready to go?Apply onlineFirst-year, transfer, or returning. Start your application in minutes.Apply now →
- 03Want to see it?Plan a visitA personal, hosted visit built around you and your family.Plan my visit →
Real Questions, Real Answers
Reid Hall
No fluff. Straight answers.
The questions students actually ask, and exactly where to find the answer.
How much will it cost?
Net Price CalculatorSee your estimated price after grants and scholarships.Estimate my cost →Can I get free money?
Grants & scholarshipsFederal and state grants, Allen scholarships, and trusted outside awards.Find free money →Will it lead to a job?
Careers by majorEvery major page lists real careers, with pay and outlook data.Browse majors →Who helps me when I get there?
Career & counseling supportFree, confidential counseling and one-on-one career coaching.Meet the team →Will I fit in?
Student lifeClubs, Greek life, music, athletics, faith, and so much more.See student life →Is it safe?
Campus safetyCampus Police on duty 24/7, plus emergency alerts to your phone.Learn more →
Your Yellow Jacket Checklist
Check it off. We’ll remember.
Six steps from “maybe” to move-in day. Your progress saves on this device, so you can come back anytime.
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See It for Yourself
Follow the Yard.
Real campus life, game days, and student moments, straight from Allen’s official channels.
- Instagram@allenuniversity_scCampus life, events, and student spotlights.Follow ↗
- FacebookAllenUniversityEDUNews, photos, and announcements.Follow ↗
- YouTubeAllen UniversityVideos from the Yard and beyond.Watch ↗
- AthleticsYellow Jacket sports12 NCAA Division II teams, schedules, and scores.Go Jackets ↗
Your next step
Become a Yellow Jacket.
