Anderson University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Anderson, IN
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#13 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,228

Location Anderson, Indiana
Website anderson.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Church of God

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Anderson University, located in Anderson, Indiana, approximately 45 minutes northeast of Indianapolis, occupies a suburban campus spanning 160 acres. The institution, founded in 1917 by the Church of God movement, maintains its Christian liberal arts tradition while operating as a private university. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the signature Decker Hall with its limestone facade and bell tower. Anderson offers undergraduate programs across arts and sciences, with particular strength in business, education, music, and nursing, while also providing select graduate programs. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to apartment-style living, and the Ravens compete in NCAA Division III athletics as members of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

Anderson University is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 900/1150
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 17/24
GPA 3.4

Acceptance Rate

79.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 8.3%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,240

Costs for Anderson University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,240
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$1,090
Room and Board		$12,800
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,300
Total One Year Cost		$55,930

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Anderson University are Business, Education, and Visual and Performing Arts. 22% of students major in Business, 13% in Education, and 7% in Visual and Performing Arts.