ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ remains one the best colleges and universities in the South as U.S. News & World Report today released its 2024-2025 “Best Colleges†rankings, naming AU to its “Best Value,†“Best First-Year Experience†and “Best Schools for Veterans†lists.
Overall, ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ now ranks #34 among Regional Universities-South, an increase of seven places compared to last year. In addition, AU returned to U.S. News & World Report’s list of national universities with the “Best First-Year Experience,†coming in at #41 among all colleges and universities in the United States.
Also among Regional Universities-South, AU ranks #14 in the “Best Colleges for Veterans†category and #32 in the “Best Value Schools†category, according to U.S. News & World Report.
The publication’s annual Best Colleges rankings come as more than 4,600 students enrolled at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ this fall. It is the largest student body in the University’s 113-year history. AU remains the largest private university in South Carolina.
ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ is a “more selective,†comprehensive Christian university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus and online. ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ is the #2 private university in South Carolina, according to Niche.com, is among U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Regional Universities South,†and is on the publication’s “Best Value,†“Best Schools for Veterans,†“Best First-Year Experience†and “Best Online Programs†lists. Anderson is a five-time Apple Distinguished School and on the honor roll of the prestigious Great Colleges to Work For® program.