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Anderson University

Anderson, IN · City · 1,057 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Affiliated with the Church of God, Anderson University is a private Christian institution in Indiana best known for its supportive, faith-integrated learning environment and premier academic offerings, particularly within the Falls School of Business, the School of Nursing, and its acclaimed music and theatre programs. The student experience is defined by a warm, close-knit campus culture where spiritual growth is central, complemented by active participation in NCAA Division III athletics and campus ministries. What truly sets AU apart is its distinctive Tri-S (Study, Serve, Share) program, which has sent students on global service-learning trips for over fifty years, alongside highly specialized, career-ready majors like national security and cybersecurity that are rarely found at a liberal arts school of its size.

Location
Anderson, IN, 46012-3495 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
43 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$51,585
Avg net price
$25,021
Room & board
$12,800
Tuition
$37,240
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$23,119
$30–48k
$21,044
$48–75k
$22,418
$75–110k
$26,139
$110k+
$29,375
Admissions
Admit rate
79%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1035
Reading 450580
Math 450570
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 1724
English 1622
Math 1624
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
4-yr on-time completion
48%
1st-yr retention
60%
Transfer-out rate
32%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$44,396
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,899
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$28,302
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,400
Student Body
Men 52%Women 48%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
23%
Median family income
$59,206
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
7%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$44,396
10 years after entry
$48,899
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing43
Psychology, General16
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas12
Computer Science8
Criminal Justice and Corrections8
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7
Biology, General7
Marketing7
Social Work6
International Relations and National Security Studies6
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication5
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Institutional
Endowment
$35M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
98%
Avg faculty salary
$6,746/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,586
Federal loan rate
58%

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