ALLEN UNIVERSITY

THE PLACE WHERE ALL THAT CAN BE IMAGINED, CAN BE ACHIEVED

Founded in 1870, Allen University has operated from its current location in Columbia, SC since 1880. Over the years its breadth of offerings included elementary and secondary education, undergraduate degrees, seminary education, and one of less-than a handful of HBCU law schools.

Continuing its strong tradition of preparing leaders who are skilled in communication and critical thinking, the university remains committed to providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence and increases our students' chances of succeeding in a global economy.

Today, the university remains committed to diversity in and access to higher education, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni have a major impact on the economic development of South Carolina, the nation and the world

In recent years, the AU's athletics programs have enjoyed regional and national recognition.

Year after year, the overwhelming response to the AU Homecoming festivities is "it was an awesome experience!"...hence the new branding for Allen University Homecoming.