Allen University

Allen University is a historic Christian liberal arts institution of higher education located in the heart of Columbia, S.C. Founded in 1870 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church for the purpose of educating African-Americans, the university offers many academic departments, including biology, business administration, chemistry, English, mathematics, and religion and social science, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. Sports programs available include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, tennis, and track and field, while students may join several clubs like biology, Spanish, English, and music. An array of fiction and nonfiction books housed in the library, along with archives, journals and newspapers, further support the university’s academic mission. Moreover, the stunning architecture of iconic buildings like Coppin Hall and Chappelle Administration Building further enriches the university’s campus. Following its accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Allen University has become a cornerstone of the Columbia community, standing out as a source of pride for its longstanding history.