Andrews University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Berrien Springs, MI
5.0 1 review

#7 Best Private Colleges in Michigan

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,940

Location Berrien Springs, Michigan
Website andrews.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Town Fringe
Religious Affiliation Seventh Day Adventists

Best Colleges Rank

#431

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

Andrews University, located in the rural community of Berrien Springs in southwest Michigan, sits on an 1,600-acre campus approximately 30 minutes from Lake Michigan and 90 minutes from Chicago. Founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College, it serves as the flagship educational institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and maintains its religious affiliation in its academic programs and campus life. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in architecture, theology, physical therapy, and aviation, while operating as one of the most ethnically diverse national universities in the United States. The campus features a blend of historic and modern buildings, including a working dairy farm and airpark, with most undergraduate students residing in one of the university's residence halls as part of its residential campus experience.

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Ratings

Andrews University is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Andrews University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 990/1290
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/26
GPA 3.64

Acceptance Rate

81.9%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 23.1%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,056

Costs for Andrews University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$35,056
Books and Supplies		$1,100
Other Fees		$1,360
Room and Board		$14,864
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,300
Total One Year Cost		$55,680

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Andrews University are Health Professions, Biology, and Business. 24% of students major in Health Professions, 9% in Biology, and 8% in Business.