Anderson University
Anderson, IN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,137
Graduate Enrollment: 186
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Church of God
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 62.45%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 23.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 7.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2009)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 61.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 20.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 75.5%
Black: 8.0%
Hispanic: 5.8%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 3.3%
Black: 8.0%
Hispanic: 5.8%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 5.4%
Non-resident alien: 0.6%
Unknown race: 3.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $46,132
In-State tuition: $32,950Out-of-State tuition: $32,950
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,710 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $79,696 (2017)
Median Family Income: $59,206 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.9%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 70.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,664 |
| $30k-48k | $17,417 |
| $48k-75k | $18,207 |
| $75k-110k | $23,225 |
| $110k+ | $26,771 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 54%6-year graduation rate: 63%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $17,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,483 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 72.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 43.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,439 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,316 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | $26,851 | $285 | $41,776 ($3,481) | $40,545 ($3,379) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 14 | $29,137 | $313 | $42,083 ($3,507) | $41,383 ($3,449) |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 8 | $43,595 ($3,633) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 18 | $29,440 | $287 | $33,797 ($2,816) | $40,022 ($3,335) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 23 | $26,581 | $262 | $31,765 ($2,647) | $44,938 ($3,745) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $26,504 ($2,209) | $35,421 ($2,952) |
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 12 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,046 ($2,587) | $40,014 ($3,335) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 9 | $27,000 | $286 | $19,615 ($1,635) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $58,810 ($4,901) | $62,734 ($5,228) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $35,486 ($2,957) | $48,428 ($4,036) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 60 | $354 | $71,724 ($5,977) | $80,169 ($6,681) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 9 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $34,476 ($2,873) | $45,192 ($3,766) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $56,655Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 9.0
School's endowment start of year: $35,109,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $45,309,000 (2022)