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Anderson University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,183
Religious affiliation Pentecostal
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 62%
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 63%

Located in Anderson, Indiana, Anderson University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Anderson University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Anderson University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 67% at Anderson University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,950

Cost of attendance at Anderson University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,950

Cost of attendance at Anderson University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Anderson University received on average $22,955 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,955
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 124 39% $4,783 $593,111
Other Federal Grant 288 90% $3,313 $954,180
State Grant/Scholarships 120 37% $7,217 $866,090
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 321 100% $17,284 $5,548,275
Total Grant & Scholarships 321 100% $22,955 $7,368,545

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Anderson University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Anderson University students is 63.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 57.5%.

63.0%

  • African American 29.0% 9 students
  • white 67.2% 229 students
  • unknown 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 4 students
  • International Students 62.5% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 14 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Baseball Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Basketball Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Anderson University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Anderson University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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