by our College Data Analytics TeamAnderson University is a private not-for-profit institution in Anderson, Indiana enrolling 1,057 undergraduates. It accepts 79% of applicants and has an on-time graduation rate of 54%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,563 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 30%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Anderson University ranks #1,563 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 30%.
College Factual recognizes the best colleges and universities in its annual rankings. These rankings include categories for best overall colleges, best colleges for each major, best value schools, and much more.
According to College Factual’s 2027 analysis, AU is ranked #1,563 out of 5,159 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, AU holds the #37 spot on the Best Colleges in Indiana ranking.
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The acceptance rate at Anderson University is 79%. That’s higher than the rate at many schools, but still low enough to be considered somewhat selective. If you want to get in, you’ll need good grades and to be able to show that AU is a good fit for you.
About 59% of students accepted to AU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 580. Math scores were between 450 and 570.
AU received ACT scores from 10% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 17 and 24.
Learn more about Anderson University admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at AU is an impressive 10 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Anderson University is 98%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Anderson University this rate is 60%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at AU for first-time, full-time students is 54%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Anderson University.
The current enrollment includes 1,057 undergraduates at AU.
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The overall average net price of AU is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23,119 | $21,044 | $22,418 | $26,139 | $29,375 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of AU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At AU, approximately 58% of students took out student loans averaging $6,528 a year. That adds up to $26,112 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 2.8%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for Anderson University.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Anderson University make around $48,899 per year during the early years of their employment. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at Anderson University make the most money.
Anderson University is an private not-for-profit institution situated in Anderson, Indiana. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Anderson University.
Get in touch with Anderson University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1100 E 5th St, Anderson, IN 46012-3495 |
| Phone: | 7656499071 |
| Website: | www.anderson.edu |
| Wikipedia: | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_University |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/andersonuniversity |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/AndersonU |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 22 majors graduated from Anderson University. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 270 | NA |
| Business Administration & Management | 39 | $59,974 |
| Nursing | 28 | $56,649 |
| General Psychology | 18 | $25,345 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 17 | $36,674 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 13 | NA |
| General Biology | 12 | NA |
| Marketing | 12 | $34,076 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 11 | $38,965 |
| Health & Physical Education | 10 | $23,238 |
388 students took at least one online class at Anderson University.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Anderson University.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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