Anderson University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Anderson University is a private nonprofit institution located in Anderson, Indiana with approximately 1,057 undergraduate students enrolled. Anderson University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,021 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $41,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Anderson University may refer to:Anderson University (Indiana), in Anderson, Indiana, U.S. Anderson University, in Anderson, South Carolina, U.S. Anderson's University, a former name of the University of Strathclyde, Glascow, Scotland Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology, formerly National Academy of Health & Business, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 49% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish, and that's a real concern worth pressing the school on before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $19,500, and the net price of $22,144/year is reasonable for a private school. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-connected campus in Indiana, but have an honest conversation with yourself about the support structures you'll need to be in that graduating half.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 43 | $81,507 | $88,910 | −$7,403 |
| Psychology, General | 16 | $48,181 | $50,706 | −$2,525 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 15 | $55,736 | $68,257 | −$12,521 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 13 | $46,029 | $54,562 | −$8,533 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 12 | $50,717 | $51,389 | −$672 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 12 | $47,968 | $47,382 | +$586 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 8 | $51,172 | $70,786 | −$19,614 |
| Marketing | 7 | $68,644 | $69,303 | −$659 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7 | $41,966 | $53,072 | −$11,106 |
| Social Work | 6 | $51,748 | $51,790 | −$42 |
| Dance | 4 | $41,772 | $39,980 | +$1,792 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 4 | $74,525 | $76,194 | −$1,669 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,057 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Anderson University?
Anderson University has an acceptance rate of 79%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Anderson University hard to get into?
Not especially. Anderson University has an acceptance rate of 79%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Anderson University cost?
The average net price at Anderson University is about $25,021 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Anderson University?
Anderson University has a graduation rate of 54%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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