Academic Life at Andrews University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Andrews University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

62 Majors With Completions

10:1 Student-Faculty Ratio

65% Full-Time Faculty

Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:

Faculty Resources
Most Popular Majors
Additional Questions to Ask
Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, Andrews University offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. With 65% of instructors full time, Andrews University is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Andrews University offers 62 majors with reported completions across 24 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Andrews University are summarised below:

Degree Level	Offered
Associate	✓
Bachelor’s	✓
Master’s	✓
Doctorate	✓

The most popular majors at Andrews University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

Most Popular Majors	Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies	119
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	53
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	53
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	42
Social Work	34

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Andrews University:

Looking for flexibility? Andrews University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 248 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
Thinking about graduate school? Consider how many students continue their studies and how well the school retains and graduates its students (83% of full-time freshmen return for a second year). Explore graduation rates.
Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Dig Deeper into Academics at Andrews University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

Academic Majors at Andrews University — every major and degree program offered
Faculty & Class Sizes at Andrews University — how the teaching staff is structured
Graduation and Retention at Andrews University — graduation and first-year retention rates
Distance Learning at Andrews University — online and distance enrollment options
Accreditation Detail at Andrews University — accreditation status and accrediting bodies