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Anderson University

Anderson, IN · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Anderson University campus
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Admission rate
79%
Accessible
Average net price
$24,890
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings
$52,590
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Anderson University is a private nonprofit college in Anderson, IN with 1,057 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, and admitted students average 1035 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $24,890 per year ($24,916 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,590 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
79%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
5,661
Fall 2023
Admitted
3,024
Fall 2023
Yield
10%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing450–580
200800
SAT Math450–570
200800
ACT Composite17–24
136

What Anderson University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$53,175
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$38,900

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$24,916
  • $30–48k$18,657
  • $48–75k$20,244
  • $75–110k$22,948
  • $110k+$30,739

Get a personal estimate with Anderson University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
56%
Freshman retention
60%
Median earnings
$52,590
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$24,832
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,057
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
Receive Pell grants
40%
  • White71%
  • Hispanic7%
  • Black11%
  • Asian1%

Anderson University FAQ

What is Anderson University's acceptance rate?+

Anderson University admits 79% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Anderson University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 450–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1035.

What ACT score do you need for Anderson University?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 17–24.

Is Anderson University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Anderson University?+

In Fall 2023, 5,661 students applied to Anderson University and 3,024 were admitted; 310 enrolled.

Does Anderson University consider legacy status?+

No. Anderson University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Anderson University require an essay?+

Anderson University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Anderson University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $53,175 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,890.

What is Anderson University's graduation rate?+

56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Anderson University

  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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