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Allen University is a historically Black private liberal arts college located in Columbia, South Carolina. Allen University has a total enrollment of over 700 students and serves a predominantly African-American demographic.

In 1870, Payne Institute was established in Cokesbury to educate formerly enslaved African-Аmericans. It was renamed Allen University in honor of Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, in 1880 after it was relocated to Columbia. The University maintains a relationship with the denomination, part of the Methodist family of churches. Allen has a significant presence in the African American community as one of the city's two historically black colleges. Allen University began as a school for ministers and teachers but has now expanded to produce graduates in various academic fields. The University is dedicated to providing its students with the best possible education. Allen University is an educational community that offers students a baccalaureate degree in liberal arts and professional disciplines. The University's baccalaureate programs are delivered with a robust and unwavering dedication to teaching.