Andrews University

https://www.andrews.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,696

4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$24,728

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

81.9%

1,306 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,940

68.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71.5%

206 Graduates

About

Andrews University is a higher education institution located in Berrien County, MI. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Andrews University were Divinity & Ministry (91 degrees awarded), Pastoral Studies & Counseling (49 degrees), and Social Work (21 degrees).

In 2024, 755 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Andrews University. 47.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (202 degrees), 1.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (170 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Andrews University is $33,696, which is $1,776 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Andrews University is $33,696, which is $1,776 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,728.

In 2024, 90% of undergraduate students attending Andrews University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,696

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Andrews University was $33,696. The cost of tuition at Andrews University is $1,776 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Andrews University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,728

2024 Value

0.587%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Andrews University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,728. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Andrews University grew by 0.587%.

This chart compares the average net price of Andrews University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,308

Room and Board

$1,100

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Andrews University was of $12,308 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 14% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,100. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Andrews University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Andrews University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 3.45% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Andrews University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Andrews University received 1,306 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.56% annual growth. Out of those 1,306 applicants, 1,069 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,940 students enrolled at Andrews University in 2024. 47% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Andrews University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,069

Accepted Out of 1,306

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Andrews University was 81.9% (1,069 admissions from 1,306 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 87.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.56%, while admissions declined by 4.89%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Andrews University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

47%

Submission Percentage (2024)

117

Scores Submitted (2024)

47% of enrolled first-time students at Andrews University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Andrews University had a total enrollment of 2,940 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Andrews University is 2,005 students and the part-time enrollment is 935. This means that 68.2% of students enrolled at Andrews University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Andrews University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21.9% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Black or African American, 9.42% Asian, 3.16% Two or More Races, 0.646% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.272% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Andrews University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%), followed by White Male (10.8%) and White Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (13.1%), followed by Black or African American Male (10.1%) and Black or African American Female (9.23%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Andrews University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,940 students. The full-time enrollment at Andrews University is 2,005 and the part-time enrollment is 935. This means that 68.2% of students enrolled at Andrews University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Andrews University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Andrews University was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Andrews University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Andrews University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
645 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
593 enrolled students
Black or African American
556 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Andrews University is 21.9% White, 20.2% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Black or African American, 9.42% Asian, 3.16% Two or More Races, 0.646% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.272% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 57 students (1.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 35 fewer women than men received degrees from Andrews University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Andrews University is white (202 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (170 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Andrews University is Divinity & Ministry (91 degrees awarded), followed by Pastoral Studies & Counseling (49 degrees) and Social Work (21 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Andrews University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (183 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (27 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Andrews University are Social workers, all other (154,762 people), Clergy (109,438 people), Architects, except landscape and naval (108,677 people), Other managers (88,229 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (71,729 people).

The most specialized majors at Andrews University in 2024 are Theology (183 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (27 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (21 degrees), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Andrews University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Andrews University are Theology (183 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (27 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (21 degrees), Language & Linguistics (16 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (34 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Andrews University are Elementary & secondary schools (217,047 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (148,001 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (131,765 people), Religious organizations (121,688 people), and Individual & family services (111,850 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Andrews University.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
3 degrees awarded
General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Andrews University was General Studies with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Andrews University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

395

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

360

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 395 degrees were awarded to men at Andrews University, which is 1.1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (360).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Andrews University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Andrews University in Divinity & Ministry, which is 6.6 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Andrews University in Physical Therapy, which is 0.963 times less than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Andrews University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
202 degrees awarded
Black or African American
170 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
162 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Andrews University is white (202 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (170 degrees).

2.12% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
180 degrees awarded
White Male
162 degrees awarded
White Female
160 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Andrews University is white male (180 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (162 degrees).

Operations

Andrews University has an endowment valued at nearly $77.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.52M (1.96%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Andrews University had a total salary expenditure of 100M. Andrews University employs 75 Associate professors, 56 Professors and 51 Assistant professors. Most academics at Andrews University are Male Associate professor (44), Male Professor (37), and Female Associate professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Andrews University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 105 employees, Management, with 76 employees, and Service with 44 employees.

Endowment

$77.3M

2024 Endowment

16.7%

growth from 2023

Andrews University has an endowment valued at about $77.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Andrews University grew 16.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $175M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Andrews University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.58M - Federal
$694k - State
$414k - Local

As of 2024, Andrews University received $4.58M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $694k from state grants and contracts, and $414k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$37.9M

2024 Salaries

5.07%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Andrews University paid a median of $37.9M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($100M) and a 5.07% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.12% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.8% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$12M

Instructional Salaries

184

Number of Employees

In 2024, Andrews University paid a total of $12M to 184 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Andrews University were Office and Administrative Support with 105 employees, Management with 76 employees, and Service with 44 employees.

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