Allen University
Former names | Payne Institute (1870–1880) |
|---|---|
| Motto | We Teach The Mind To Think, The Hands To Work, The Heart To Love |
| Type | Private historically black university |
| Established | 1870 |
| Affiliation | UNCF |
Religious affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal Church |
| Endowment | $629,320 (2024) |
| President | Ernest McNealey |
Administrative staff | 530 |
| Students | 677 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Royal Blue & Gold |
| Nickname | Yellow Jackets |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – SIAC |
| Mascot | Yellow Jacket |
| Website | 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. The campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Allen University Historic District.