College Profile for: Allen University
Allen University is a private, coeducational historically Black university located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in Cokesbury in 1870 as Payne Institute, dedicated to providing education to freed African-American slaves. In 1880 it was moved to Columbia and renamed Allen University in honor of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The university remains connected to the denomination, which is in the Methodist family of churches. As one of two black colleges located in Columbia, Allen has a very strong presence in the African American community. Allen University initially focused on training ministers and teachers, and over the years has enlarged its scope to produce graduates in other academic areas. The University is commi...
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1530 Harden Street
Columbia, SC
29204
803-254-4165 (general)
803-376-5736 (financial aid)
803-376-5735 (admissions)
Web Site:
http://www.allenuniversity.edu
