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Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI·Private nonprofit·1,224 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.

82%
Accept
1,224
Students
$12,547
Net Price
72%
Grad Rate
$47,800
Earnings
10 yr
$26,000
Debt

About This School

Andrews University is a private nonprofit institution located in Berrien Springs, Michigan with approximately 1,224 undergraduate students enrolled. Andrews University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 82%. The average net price after financial aid is $12,547 per year. The graduation rate is 72%, and the typical graduate earns $47,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Andrews University (Andrews) is a private Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College, it was the first higher education facility started by Seventh-day Adventists and is the flagship university of the Seventh-day Adventist school system, the world's second largest Christian school system.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — the 66% graduation rate is worth noting, and while the $19,716 median debt at graduation is reasonable, the $47,800 median earnings after 10 years is modest for a private university. That said, at an average net price of $18,597/year, Andrews can be genuinely affordable, and if you're Seventh-day Adventist or seeking a tight-knit faith-based campus community, the mission alignment may make it the right fit despite the middling outcomes data.

Founded
1874
Setting
Fringe town
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,256

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Biological Sciences9%
Psychology9%
Business & Marketing7%
Engineering5%
Visual & Performing Arts5%
Computer Science4%
Education2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Surangel Whipps Jr.Patrick AllenClifton DavisJohn D. Waihee IIIMelba PhillipsGary HamelEdwin R. Thiele

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

Test Policy: Considered but not required

SAT Scores

Average Composite1150
Reading 75th %ile660
Math 75th %ile630

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$35,056
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,056
Avg Net Price
$12,547
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$13,406
$30–48k$10,155
$48–75k$8,024
$75–110k$13,426
$110k+$17,340

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$26,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
72%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
83%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$26,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$36,700
Female graduates$34,100

Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$26,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$47,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.8x

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

White21%
Black17%
Hispanic/Latino22%
Asian11%
Two or more races5%
International21%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,224 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Andrews University

4150 Administration Drive, Room 136

Berrien Springs, MI 49104

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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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