Anderson University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 29%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Anderson University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Anderson University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	80%
Black	6%
Hispanic	2%
Asian	1%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	3%
International	3%
Race Unknown	4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 8% more male students than female students enrolled at Anderson University with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Anderson University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Anderson University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	52%
Women	48%

Enrollment by gender for Anderson University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	639
Women	589

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 31%

Anderson University draws 68 percent of students from Indiana, 28 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Indiana, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Anderson University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	68%
Out of State	28%
Foreign	3%
Unknown Location	1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$64,040 per year

44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,228

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	12.6%
Part-time undergraduates	8.6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150066.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026