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Recent Recognitions
2025-2026 Rankings
National & Regional Recognitions
- Best Undergraduate Teaching Programs among regional universities in the South: #6 (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- Best Colleges for Veterans among regional universities in the South: #14 (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- Most Innovative Schools among regional universities in the South: #15 (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- Best College among regional universities in the South: #31 (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- Best Value School among regional universities in the South: #33 (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- Best Colleges in the South (Princeton Review, 2025-2026)
- Five consecutive Apple Distinguished School recognitions (2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2024)
- Best Colleges in South Carolina – #6 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Best Christian Colleges in South Carolina – #1 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Best College Campuses in South Carolina – #2 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Top Private Universities in South Carolina – #3 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Best College Dorms in South Carolina – #3 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Top Private Universities in South Carolina – #3 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Best Colleges for Education in South Carolina – #3 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Best Colleges for Business in South Carolina – #3 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Best Small Colleges in South Carolina – #4 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Colleges with the Best Academics in South Carolina – #5 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Best College Food in South Carolina – #5 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Best Colleges for Nursing in South Carolina – #5 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Colleges with the Best Professors in South Carolina – #8 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Colleges with the Best Student Life in South Carolina – #10 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
- Best Value Colleges in South Carolina – #10 – Anderson University (Niche, 2026)
Online Programs Recognitions
- Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs: #2 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #72 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- Best Online Bachelor’s Programs: #3 in South Carolina; #2 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #89 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- Best Online Master’s in Education Programs: #3 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #2 in Upstate South Carolina; #122 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- Best Online Master’s in Business Programs (non-MBA): #1 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #134 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
- Best Online Master’s of MBA Programs: #3 in South Carolina; #1 among private institutions in South Carolina; #1 in Upstate South Carolina; #192 nationally (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)
Employer Recognitions
- Great Colleges to Work For: Honor Roll (Great Colleges to Work For, 2024-2026)
