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Anderson University
Most applicants get into Anderson University — 79.3% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Anderson University sits in Anderson proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Church of God affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $81,507 four years out. Faculty pay averages $80,952 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,057 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 59.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 940 and 1170 — below the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Anderson University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Anderson University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 940–1170 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Anderson University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 480 | 535 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 520 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Anderson University received 5,661 applications and admitted 3,024 (53.4%), with 310 enrolling.
How Anderson University compares
| Anderson University | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 79.3% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,240 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,899 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Anderson University's median earnings are $48,899 — below the Indiana benchmark of $52,071. Weigh that against the $37,240 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Anderson University lists tuition at $37,240 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Anderson University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $37,240 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,057 undergraduates, Anderson University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
53.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a Anderson University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Anderson University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,507 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,525 |
| Marketing | $68,644 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,736 |
| Social Work | $51,748 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $51,172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,717 |
| Psychology, General | $48,181 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,968 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,029 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $43,159 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,966 |
| Dance | $41,772 |
Median earnings for these 13 Anderson University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,899 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 49 additional Anderson University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Anderson University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 940–1170 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 79.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Anderson University's acceptance rate?
53.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,024 admitted from 5,661 applicants.
How much does Anderson University cost?
At Anderson University, published tuition is $37,240 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Anderson University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Anderson University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,899 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Earlham College — 73.1% admitted
- University of Evansville — 77.6% admitted
- Franklin College — 69.8% admitted
- Goshen College — 84.1% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.