Andrews University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Andrews University is a private research university in Berrien Springs, Michigan, enrolling about 1,224 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 81.85% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,187 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,056
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,547 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 81.85% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,224 89.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.53%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 17.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 22.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 66.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1150
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,752
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,286
- Room & Board: $14,864 annual estimate
Andrews University: what the data shows
Common questions about Andrews University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Andrews University?
Andrews University is located in Berrien Springs, MI (ZIP 49104).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is Andrews University public or private?
Andrews University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Andrews University cost?
Published tuition: $35,056.
Average net price after aid: $12,547.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,406 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,155 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,024 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,426 |
| $110,001+ | $17,340 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $140,224.
How hard is it to get into Andrews University?
Admission rate: 81.85%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1150 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Andrews University?
Total enrollment: 1,224 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,752 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,556 students.
About 89% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Andrews University?
150%-time completion rate: 71.53%.
First-year retention: 83.2%.
What do graduates of Andrews University earn?
Median earnings: $43,254 six years after entry; $53,187 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
24.71% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Andrews University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Divinity/Ministry (114 completions)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist (53 completions)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling (49 completions)
- Social Work (34 completions)
- Psychology, General (29 completions)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (26 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (22 completions)
- General Studies (21 completions)
- Religion/Religious Studies (21 completions)
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Andrews University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 81.85%; completion rate 71.53%; median earnings $53,187 at 10 years; net price $12,547. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$35,056
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Andrews University was $35,056.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,547
2024 Value
In 2024 Andrews University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,547.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,188 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,547 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$140,224 4-Year Tuition
$14,864 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,100 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$51,020 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$204,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Andrews University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
30.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Andrews University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Andrews University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $25,470 | $25,470 | $20,386 |
| 2014 | $26,256 | $26,256 | $21,789 |
| 2015 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $21,177 |
| 2016 | $27,684 | $27,684 | $20,484 |
| 2017 | $28,436 | $28,436 | $21,460 |
| 2018 | $29,288 | $29,288 | $20,399 |
| 2019 | $30,158 | $30,158 | $21,934 |
| 2020 | $31,008 | $31,008 | $23,408 |
| 2021 | $31,782 | $31,782 | $20,805 |
| 2022 | $32,734 | $32,734 | $23,876 |
| 2023 | $33,710 | $33,710 | $18,597 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81.85% Acceptance Rate
1,286 Total Applicants
1,124 Students Admitted
272 First-Time Students Enrolled
24.20% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1150
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Andrews University reported total enrollment of about 1,224 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (22.0%), White (21.5%), and Non-Resident Alien (20.8%). About 24.71% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 17.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Andrews University in 2024 is 1,224 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,752 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,556 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 22.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
53.13% 100% Completion Time
71.53% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.13% of students graduating from Andrews University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Divinity/Ministry: 87% male / 13% female
- Physical Therapy/Therapist: 51% male / 49% female
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 88% male / 12% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Andrews University.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$53,187 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
959.76% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Andrews University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 84 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Divinity/Ministry: 114 completions
2. Physical Therapy/Therapist: 53 completions
3. Pastoral Studies/Counseling: 49 completions
4. Social Work: 34 completions
5. Psychology, General: 29 completions
6. Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology: 26 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 22 completions
8. General Studies: 21 completions
9. Religion/Religious Studies: 21 completions
Most popular programs at Andrews University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Andrews University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Andrews University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 66.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,256
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,063
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Andrews University is a private non-profit institution located in Berrien Springs, MI, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Divinity/Ministry, Physical Therapy/Therapist, Pastoral Studies/Counseling. Enrollment is approximately 1,224 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (22.0%), White (21.5%), Non-Resident Alien (20.8%). The admission rate is 81.85%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1150. The 150%-time completion rate is 71.53%. Approximately 24.71% of students receive Pell Grants. About 17.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 84 distinct degree programs, Andrews University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Andrews University located?
Andrews University is located in Berrien Springs, MI.
What is Andrews University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Andrews University is 81.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,286 applicants and 1,124 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Andrews University cost?
Reported tuition is $35,056 and average net price is $12,547 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,864 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Andrews University?
Andrews University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,752 students, Hispanic or Latino (22.0%), White (21.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Andrews University?
About 17.2% of students at Andrews University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Andrews University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Andrews University reports midpoint SAT about 1150 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Andrews University earn?
Median earnings are $43,254 six years after entry and $53,187 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Andrews University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Andrews University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
Is Andrews University public or private?
Andrews University is a private nonprofit institution located in Berrien Springs, MI.
Is Andrews University an HBCU?
No. Andrews University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Andrews University a tribal college?
No. Andrews University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.