Allen University

Allen University
Historic Coppin Hall
Former names
Payne Institute
(1870–1880)
MottoWe Teach The Mind To Think, The Hands To Work, The Heart To Love
TypePrivate historically black university
Established1870
AffiliationUNCF
Religious affiliation
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Endowment$459,000 (as of 2022)[1]
PresidentErnest McNealey
Administrative staff
530
Students657 (Fall, 2022)
Location,
South Carolina
,
United States
CampusUrban
Colors   
Royal Blue & Gold
NicknameYellow Jackets
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IISIAC
MascotYellow Jacket
Websitewww.allenuniversity.edu

Allen University is a private historically black university in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. It has more than 600 students and still serves a predominantly Black constituency.[2] The campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Allen University Historic District.

  1. ^ https://datausa.io/profile/university/allen-university
  2. ^ "Southern Accreditor Clears Virginia, Fisk, Florida A&M". Inside Higher Ed. December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2013.