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Andrews University
Most applicants get into Andrews University — 81.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Andrews University anchors the college town of Berrien Springs, MI, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Seventh Day Adventist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, where graduates median $73,194 four years out. Faculty pay averages $87,072 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,224 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1370 — above the MI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Andrews University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1070–1370 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Andrews University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 590 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Andrews University received 1,286 applications and admitted 1,124 (87.4%), with 272 enrolling.
How Andrews University compares
| Andrews University | Michigan median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.8% | 79.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,056 | $24,944 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,187 | $54,739 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Andrews University's median earnings are $53,187 — below the Michigan benchmark of $54,739. Weigh that against the $35,056 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Andrews University lists tuition at $35,056 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Andrews University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $35,056 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,224 undergraduates, Andrews University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
71.5% of Andrews University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $35,056 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Andrews University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $73,194 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $62,157 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $58,526 |
Median earnings for these 3 Andrews University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,187 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 60 additional Andrews University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Andrews University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1370 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Andrews University's acceptance rate?
87.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,124 admitted from 1,286 applicants.
How much does Andrews University cost?
At Andrews University, published tuition is $35,056 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Andrews University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Andrews University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,187 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Michigan
- Baker College — 81.9% admitted
- Albion College — 80.7% admitted
- Adrian College — 72.5% admitted
- Calvin University — 70.9% 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.