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Anderson University - Indiana

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VerifiedPrivate (Not for Profit)Estd. 1917
Founded
1917
Type
Private (Not for Profit)
University Guide

About Anderson University - Indiana

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Located in the county seat of Madison County, Anderson University is a private Christian liberal arts university that connects intellectual advancement with its religious mission. Established in 1917, Anderson University is home to around 1,671 students from over 100 countries. 

According to Colleges of Distinction, US News & World Report, College Consensus, and The Princeton Review, Anderson University is ranked among America’s top colleges. The university offers more than 60 UG majors, and graduate programs.

Rankings

  • As per the US News and World Reports, Anderson University is ranked 84 in regional universities midwest.
  • Anderson University is ranked 142 in top performers on social mobility.
  • Anderson university's undergraduate engineering program has been ranked 177 by the US News and World Reports.
  • The university ranks 193 in best online MBA programs and 12 in best online graduate criminal justice programs.

Highlights

Established year 1917
Location Anderson, Indiana United States
University type Private
Campus Setting Suburban
Accreditation Higher learning commission
Number of Programs 65+
Total Enrolment 1,671
Academic calendar Semester-based
Acceptance Rate 65%
Website anderson.edu

Programs offered by Anderson University

Anderson University offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. All the study areas are divided into seven schools that specialize in the sciences, business, communication, social science, and the arts.

Undergraduate programs offered by the university are bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of science in nursing, bachelors of music, associates of arts, associates of science. Graduate programs offered by the university include Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Business Administration, Master of Divinity, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Christian Ministry, Master of Music Education. 

The university offers more than 60 undergraduate majors. accounting, music, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, political science, Christian ministries, criminal justice, communication, computer engineering, cybersecurity, psychology, finance, management, marketing to name a few.

Anderson University Campus

Anderson University is located in Anderson Indiana, United States. The campus provides all the necessary facilities including good infrastructure required to support quality education. The campus includes the Reardon Auditorium and the Kardatzke Wellness Center. Apart from this, the campus has several academic buildings. Byrum Hall, decker hall, Hartung hall, Nicholson library to name a few.

Residence/ Housing Facilities at Anderson University

Anderson University provides on-campus accommodation facilities in the form of residence halls for the students. There are residence halls and apartments to provide students with quality on-campus residence experience. There are five residence halls which include:

  • Dunn Hall housing around 190 men in an option of two-person rooms, single rooms, or larger three-to-four person rooms.
  • Smith Hall housing approximately 205 men in traditional two-person rooms.
  • Martin Hall housing approximately 183 women in traditional two-person rooms, single rooms.
  • Morrison Hall housing about 183 women in traditional two-person rooms.
  • Miners Hall housing approximately 111 women in suite-style housing.

Apart from this, there are three campus apartments, namely fair common, south campus, tara east. Some of the common facilities provided there include beds, chairs, dresser, closet, free internet access in all rooms, free wifi on campus, lobby lounge areas with restrooms, laundry facilities in each building, air-conditioned rooms.

Anderson University Application Process

Application: Students can fill the admission application form online through the university website. 

Application Fee: 50 USD for Graduate admission

Application Deadline: Admissions at Anderson University are on a rolling basis. 

Admission Requirements: 

  • Completed online application
  • Academic transcripts for all secondary or post-secondary education
  • official SAT or ACT scores
  • Applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof for English proficiency to the authorities. Anderson university accepts TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English test scores, etc.
Exam Minimum Required Scores
TOEFL 547(PBT)
210(CBT)
78(iBT)
IELTS 6.0

Duolingo English Test

50
  • Copy of passport.
  • A personal essay stating one's reason for choosing Anderson
  • A letter of recommendation.
  • Applicants must provide a financial statement verifying resources to pay for a total one year expense in the USA

Anderson University Cost of Attendance

The estimated expenses per semester for an undergraduate program at Anderson University are:

Expenses Fee per semester (in USD)
Tuition Fee (12-18 credit hours) 15,350 
Room and Board 3,120- 3,680
Student Services Fee 265
First-Year Experience Fee 130
Parking Permit (per year) 60
Books 600
Travel 500
Personal Expenses 900

Tuition Fee for the graduate programs at Anderson University are:

Programs Total Tuition Fee (in USD)
MBA- Residential (10 months) 34,030
MBA- Online (two years) 21,423
Seminary Studies (per semester hour) 446
Master of Music Education (per semester hour) 400
Post MBA Certificate(per credit hour) 579
Doctor of Business Administration(per credit) 810

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Scholarships are given to those outstanding students who have the potential to perform exceptionally well both inside and outside the classroom. Anderson University provides scholarships to international students as an "IMPACT" award. These funds can be availed by the students with high needs and who keep with themselves the potential to have a positive impact on the community. 

The fund is raised with the help of friends and alumni donations and the university budget. The scholarship provides very tough competition. A specific amount of money is available for each year. The scholarship is awarded to as many students as possible.

One can easily apply for the international student scholarship by following the given process:

  • One must complete the application.
  • One must submit their SAT or ACT scores.
  • One needs to submit a personal essay stating one's reason for choosing Anderson. one can also include any other useful information which one feels can strengthen their application.
  • One is required to complete the international financial aid application thoroughly and honestly.

International students can also apply for outside international scholarships and education loans to finance their studies at Anderson University. 

Alumni Network

Anderson University has a well-established network of alumni. As a graduate of Anderson university one also becomes a member of the alumni association. Alumni association consists of graduates and former students representing all eras of Anderson University. Following are some of the notable alumni of Anderson university:

  • Neal G. Moore - News anchor
  • Franklin Cleckley - Professor
  • Lawrence Brownlee - Professional opera singer
  • Lynelle Johnson - Singer, dancer and stage actress
  • Jane Jensen - Fiction author
Courses & Fees

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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration4 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 33.1 L/Yr
Native FeeUSD 35,380 /Yr
Estimated Total₹2011359
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

For the 2023-2024 academic session, Anderson University received around 3,834 applications. The university recorded the admission rate of 65%, out of which only 16% of students took enrollment. The average GPA of the enrolled students was 3.40.

Anderson University doesn’t have a specific intake season. Admissions take place throughout the year under rolling admissions policy.

  • Each graduate program has an individual application form.
  • Undergraduate applicants can apply either through AU Admissions or the Common Application.
  • The university has not specified any amount for the application fee.

Highlights

Application Portal UG: Anderson University Admissions/ Common Application
PG: varies from course-to-course
Application Fee (non-refundable) UG/PG: NA
Acceptance rate (Fall 2018) 65%
Average SAT score 1101
Average ACT score 22
Mode of Payment NA
Academic Calendar Semester-based
Intake Seasons Rolling
Financial Aid Loans, grants, and scholarships

Anderson University Admission Deadlines

At Anderson University, applications for undergraduate and graduate programs are accepted on a rolling basis. Hence, there are no specific admission deadlines.

Anderson University International Admissions

International Admissions at Anderson University are administered by Bryant Beard, the university’s senior admission counsellor.

To be considered for admission at Anderson University, International applicants must complete the required admission process.

Admission Checklist for International Students

  • Submission of AU application along with the application processing fee.
  • AU’s English language proficiency score requirement, if applicable
  • Copy of passport for verification of identity
  • Affidavit of financial support or sponsorship

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

Anderson University accepts the following tests as evidence of English language proficiency.

Test Name Minimum Required Score
TOEFL (PBT) 547
TOEFL (CBT) 210
TOEFL (IBT) 78
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo English Test 50

The applicants must note that Anderson University does not offer an Intensive English program. Therefore, the applicants who fail to meet the minimum English proficiency requirement will not be considered for admission.

Post-admission Checklist for International Students

International students who have been admitted to Anderson University must complete the following post-admission requirements:

  • Completion of the International Student Financial Aid Application
  • Submission of supporting documents for Affidavit of Support
  • Completion of the Report of Health History
  • Payment of 100 USD enrollment deposit

Anderson University Undergraduate Admissions

Anderson University offers undergraduate programs in various academic fields like Psychology, English, Art, Nursing, etc. The application process for all programs is the same.

Application Portal: Anderson University Admissions or the Common Application

Application Fee: NA

Admission Requirements

Anderson University requires undergraduate applicants to fulfill following admission requirements:

  • Official high school transcripts to be submitted via Parchment
  • Minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Official SAT/ACT score
  • Application essay (optional)

Transfer Students

Anderson University admissions are available for transfer students. The general admission requirements are the same as other applicants, with few exceptions:

  • Transferring students with a GPA of less than 2.0 may be admitted to the university under academic probation.
  • Submission of transcripts from all the attended institutions or colleges
  • Submission of transfer recommendation form

Anderson University Graduate Admissions

Currently, Anderson University offers the following graduate programs to prospective applicants:

  • Master of Business Administration- Professional, Residential and Online
  • Master of Music Education
  • Master of Divinity
  • Master of Theological Studies
  • Master of Christianity

Out of all the offered graduate programs, Master of Business Administration- Professional and Online, are the most demanded programs.

Master of Business Administration

Anderson University’s MBA programs are taught at the Fall School of Business. To apply for the Professional or Online program, applicants are required to complete the MBA program application form.

The admission requirements for MBA at Anderson University are given below:

  • Minimum of two years of work experience
  • Official academic transcripts along with attained GPAs
  • GMAT score, if the undergraduate GPA is less than 3.0
  • Must have completed following coursework at the undergraduate level:
    • Finance or accounting
    • Information systems or computer science
    • Economics
    • Calculus or statistics
  • At least three letters of recommendation testifying to the applicant’s potential
  • Resume highlighting professional and academic achievements.

The admission committee at Anderson University is quite transparent regarding admissions. Each application is separately reviewed by the university and department officials. Only those applicants are offered admission who receive a recommendation from both the university and the department.

In regards to the admission notification, decisions are notified via mail on a rolling basis.

Placements & Recruiters

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Rankings over the years

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2019

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2019
  • Best overall country rank: #485
  • Overall: #485 in country
  • Top source: FORBES
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Overall
  • 1 ranking record in 2019

2024

Highlights
2024
  • Nursing: #48 in country
  • Top source: US News
  • 1 ranked streams
  • Focus areas: Nursing
  • 1 ranking record in 2024

Contact Information

1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, IN 46012

+1-765-641-4080

+1-800-428-6414

Student Reviews & Ratings

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Overall score

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Top Rated

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Academic
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Faculty
10.0/10
Infrastructure
10.0/10
Accommodation
10.0/10
Placement
8.0/10
Extracurricular
10.0/10