Anderson University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Anderson University is a private research university in Anderson, Indiana, enrolling about 1,057 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 79.34% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,899 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $37,240
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,021 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 79.34% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,057 97.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.79%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 23.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 97.6%
- Average SAT Score: 1035
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,213
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,661
- Room & Board: $12,800 annual estimate
Anderson University: what the data shows
Common questions about Anderson University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Anderson University?
Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN (ZIP 46012-3495).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Anderson University public or private?
Anderson University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Anderson University cost?
Published tuition: $37,240.
Average net price after aid: $25,021.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,119 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,044 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,418 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,139 |
| $110,001+ | $29,375 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $148,960.
How hard is it to get into Anderson University?
Admission rate: 79.34%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1035 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Anderson University?
Total enrollment: 1,057 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,213 students.
Graduate enrollment: 136 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Anderson University?
150%-time completion rate: 53.79%.
First-year retention: 59.9%.
What do graduates of Anderson University earn?
Median earnings: $44,396 six years after entry; $48,899 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
36.26% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Anderson University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (42 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (28 completions)
- Psychology, General (19 completions)
- Music Teacher Education (13 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (13 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (12 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (11 completions)
- Theology/Theological Studies (10 completions)
- Finance, General (10 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Anderson University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 79.34%; completion rate 53.79%; median earnings $48,899 at 10 years; net price $25,021. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$37,240
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Anderson University was $37,240.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,021
2024 Value
In 2024 Anderson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,021.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$100,084 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,021 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$148,960 4-Year Tuition
$12,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$51,540 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$206,160 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Anderson University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.26% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.26% 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 Anderson 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 Anderson 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 | $26,280 | $26,280 | $22,654 |
| 2014 | $26,850 | $26,850 | $23,220 |
| 2015 | $27,680 | $27,680 | $23,345 |
| 2016 | $28,650 | $28,650 | $22,486 |
| 2017 | $29,710 | $29,710 | $23,799 |
| 2018 | $30,450 | $30,450 | $23,209 |
| 2019 | $31,230 | $31,230 | $22,351 |
| 2020 | $32,100 | $32,100 | $23,046 |
| 2021 | $32,950 | $32,950 | $22,009 |
| 2022 | $34,080 | $34,080 | $20,896 |
| 2023 | $35,640 | $35,640 | $22,144 |
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
79.34% Acceptance Rate
5,661 Total Applicants
3,024 Students Admitted
310 First-Time Students Enrolled
10.25% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1035
ACT Average: 22
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
Anderson University reported total enrollment of about 1,057 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.4%), Black or African American (10.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). About 36.26% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Anderson University in 2024 is 1,057 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,213 students. Graduate enrollment is about 136 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.9%
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 White at 71.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.73% 100% Completion Time
53.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.73% of students graduating from Anderson University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 48% male / 52% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Psychology, General: 37% male / 63% 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 Anderson University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$48,899 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
55.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
388.58% Return on Investment
5.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Anderson University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 50 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 42 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 28 completions
3. Psychology, General: 19 completions
4. Music Teacher Education: 13 completions
5. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 13 completions
6. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 12 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 11 completions
8. Theology/Theological Studies: 10 completions
9. Finance, General: 10 completions
Most popular programs at Anderson University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Anderson University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Anderson University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 97.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,746
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,586
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Anderson University is a private non-profit institution located in Anderson, IN, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,057 students. Student body composition includes White (71.4%), Black or African American (10.7%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). The admission rate is 79.34%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1035. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.79%. Approximately 36.26% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Anderson, IN 46012-3495
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Anderson University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anderson University located?
Anderson University is located in Anderson, IN.
What is Anderson University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Anderson University is 79.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,661 applicants and 3,024 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Anderson University cost?
Reported tuition is $37,240 and average net price is $25,021 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Anderson University?
Anderson University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,213 students, White (71.4%), Black or African American (10.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Anderson University?
About 23.2% of students at Anderson University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Anderson University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Anderson University reports midpoint SAT about 1035 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Anderson University earn?
Median earnings are $44,396 six years after entry and $48,899 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Anderson University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Anderson University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Anderson University public or private?
Anderson University is a private nonprofit institution located in Anderson, IN.
Is Anderson University an HBCU?
No. Anderson University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Anderson University a tribal college?
No. Anderson 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
- Indiana college costs
- Indiana colleges by ROI
- Anderson, Indiana city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Indiana
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.