A quality education, a Christian experience:
Anderson University provides quality liberal arts preparation in more than 60 majors and programs. An educational ministry of the Church of God, the University welcomes students from all denominations into a campus community dedicated to a Christian lifestyle.
A student community that cares:
In addition to social clubs, music, drama, student publications and intramural athletics, our 2,750 students enjoy participation in service opportunities ranging from visits to local prisons and nursing homes to our popular International Travel program. Seventy percent of students live on campus in one of six residence halls.
Financial aid that makes your education affordable:
You could be among the 85 percent of Anderson students who receive aid annually.
A scenic campus:
Just 40 miles northeast of Indianapolis and the Indianapolis International Airport, our tree-lined campus in Anderson, Indiana (pop. 60,400), features the $5.5 million Reardon Auditorium and the $17.4 million 132,000 square-foot Kardatzke Wellness Center.
Competitive sports and fitness for life:
Athletes may participate in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, football, soccer, tennis, and track for men and in basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball for women. Anderson also offers intramural and fitness activities.
2008 Student Body Facts:
- Retention rate for freshmen: 77.1%
- Church of God representation: 31%
- Minority student percentages: 8%
- Freshmen from top 10% of class: 28%
- SAT average scores: 1073
2008 Enrollment Data:
- Number of applications: 2,244
- Percentage accepted: 66.8%
- Percentage accepted and enrolled: 35.5%
2008 Faculty:
- Full-time faculty: 142
- Part-time faculty: 100
Recognized quality:
Anderson University received the maximum 10-year re-accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, marking more than 40 years of NCACS accreditation. Anderson University is also accredited by the National League for Nursing, approved by the National Athletic Trainers Association, National Association of Schools of Music, and Council on Social Work Education, and has been accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for more than 25 years.
