AU Posts Record of Enrollment of 4,117 Students
Monday, October 17, 2022 at 4:56PM Observer Reports
Anderson University has recorded record enrollment for the 2022-2023 academic yearm with 4,117 students, solidifying AU’s status as the largest private university in South Carolina.
In addition, Anderson University saw its highest number of freshmen and transfer students, with 906 first-time students enrolling this year.
“We are enormously proud that students around the world are discovering that Anderson University is one of the nation’s leading Christian universities and an innovative institution of serious scholarship built upon the pillars of great academics, great faith, great hospitality and great purpose,” said AU President Evans P. Whitaker. “We are privileged to celebrate Anderson University’s continued growth and success even as we anticipate the future achievements that are in store for our institution.”
The 2022-2023 academic year continues a trend of steady growth at Anderson University since 2019, with 4,008 students in 2021, 3,848 in 2020 and 3,543 students in 2019.
Anderson University’s final enrollment count comes amid the institution’s highest rank among U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges for 2022-2023, where AU is ranked the #26 Best Regional University-South and the #18 Best Value School as part of its annual rankings that were released last month.