Founded in 1870, Allen University is a historically black institution located in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina. The University has a proud history of molding minds and instilling a work ethic in its students, as exemplified by its motto, "We Teach The Mind To Think, The Hands To Work, The Heart To Love". 

Allen University is a private four-year institution offering Bachelor's and Master's degrees programs to a tight-knit student community of 657 students, including 603 undergraduates. The university's popular majors are Business Administration, Mathematics, Biology, Sports Management, and Social Science. 

The university prides itself on its athletics, participating in the NCAA Division II - Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) as the Fighting Yellow Jackets, reflecting their energetic spirit and tenacity. The campus, set in a vibrant city environment, offers on-campus housing and is distinguished by its blue and gold school colors.