Cost of Attendance · 2026–2027

One clear price. No surprises.

See exactly what a year at Allen University costs, and how grants and scholarships can lower what you actually pay.

  • Laptop included
  • E-textbooks included
  • Same rate in-state & out
The Allen University campus lawn and historic buildings
Tuition & Fees · 2026–2027

Find your rate.

Full-time rates. Tuition is the same for South Carolina and out-of-state students.

Living on campus

$26,314per year

$13,157 per semester · tuition, fees, room, and board
Undergraduate, living on campus, 2026–2027
CostSemesterYear
Tuition$6,710$13,420
Resource & Technology Fee$1,091$2,182
Health Fee$321$642
Activity Fee$214$428
Room (standard double)$1,622$3,244
Board (19 meals per week)$3,199$6,398
Total$13,157$26,314
Commuting

$16,672per year

$8,336 per semester · tuition and fees
Undergraduate, commuting, 2026–2027
CostSemesterYear
Tuition$6,710$13,420
Resource & Technology Fee$1,091$2,182
Health Fee$321$642
Activity Fee$214$428
Total$8,336$16,672
Good to know
  • Part-time tuition $531 per credit hour
  • Parking decal $25
  • Refrigerator fee $65
  • Microwave fee $35
Paying for Allen

The sticker price isn’t the whole story.

Grants and scholarships can lower what you pay. Four steps to find out what Allen will actually cost you.

  1. Estimate your costSee your estimated price after grants and scholarships.Net Price Calculator →
  2. File the FAFSAApply for federal grants and aid with school code 003417.FAFSA tutorial →
  3. Review your aidGrants, scholarships, and other ways to pay.Grants & scholarships →
  4. Make a paymentPay online by card or PayPal, or in person.Pay online →

Payment options: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. Cash payments can be made at the Business Office, 1530 Harden Street.

An Allen education is within reach.

Questions about cost or aid? Our team will walk you through every option.