Anderson University

https://anderson.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $36,150
    4.51% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,332
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    79.3%
    5,306 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,228
    85.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    53.3%
    211 Graduates

    About

    Anderson University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, IN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Anderson University were Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded), General Psychology (19 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

    In 2024, 288 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Anderson University. 55.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (221 degrees), 11.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University is $36,150, which is $12,150 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University is $36,150, which is $12,150 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,332.

    In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending Anderson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $36,150
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Anderson University was $36,150. The cost of tuition at Anderson University is $12,150 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $25,332
    2024 Value
    15.6%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Anderson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,332. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Anderson University grew by 15.6%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $10,275
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Anderson University was of $10,275 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.21% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    95%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    58%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    95% of undergraduate students at Anderson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Anderson University received 5,306 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.27% annual growth. Out of those 5,306 applicants, 4,210 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.3% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,228 students enrolled at Anderson University in 2024. 59% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Anderson University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.34%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    79.3%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    4,210
    Accepted Out of 5,306

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Anderson University was 79.3% (4,210 admissions from 5,306 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 53.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 6.27%, while admissions grew by 39.2%.

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    SAT Scores

    59%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    189
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    59% of enrolled first-time students at Anderson University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Anderson University had a total enrollment of 1,228 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University is 1,045 students and the part-time enrollment is 183. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Anderson University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Anderson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.5% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 6.84% Two or More Races, 6.03% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0814% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Anderson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by White Male (33.6%) and Black or African American Male (7.59%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (47.2%), followed by White Female (16.7%) and Two or More Races Male (8.33%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    85.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Anderson University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,228 students. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University is 1,045 and the part-time enrollment is 183. This means that 85.1% of students enrolled at Anderson University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    60%
    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 Anderson University was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Anderson University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      866 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      129 enrolled students
    3. Two or More Races
      84 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Anderson University is 70.5% White, 10.5% Black or African American, 6.84% Two or More Races, 6.03% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0814% 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 Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 21 students (1.71%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 32 more women than men received degrees from Anderson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Anderson University is white (221 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Anderson University is Registered Nursing (28 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (19 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (16 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Anderson University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (28 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anderson University are Accountants & auditors (1,029,834 people), Other managers (860,536 people), Financial managers (547,940 people), Chief executives & legislators (441,407 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (335,275 people).

    The most specialized majors at Anderson University in 2024 are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (28 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Business (78 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Anderson University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Anderson University are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (28 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Business (78 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Anderson University are Elementary & secondary schools (905,560 people), Computer Systems Design (676,011 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (587,797 people), Construction (487,642 people), and Banking & related activities (480,004 people).

    The most specialized majors at Anderson University are Theology (18 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (18 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (28 degrees), History (5 degrees), and Business (78 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Anderson University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      5 degrees awarded
    2. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Anderson University was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 5 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    128
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    160
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University, which is 0.8 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (160).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 20 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.909 times less than the 22 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University in Registered Nursing, which is 6 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    54%
    100% Completion Time
    59%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Anderson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      221 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      20 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      17 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Anderson University is white (221 degrees awarded). There were 11.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (20 degrees).

    1.39% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      361 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      289 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      288 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Anderson University is white female (361 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (289 degrees).

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    Operations

    Anderson University has an endowment valued at nearly $35.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 101k (0.287%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Anderson University had a total salary expenditure of 44.1M. Anderson University employs 39 Assistant professors, 26 Professors and 15 Associate professors. Most academics at Anderson University are Male Assistant professor (20), Female Assistant professor (19), and Male Professor (18).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

    Endowment

    $35.2M
    2024 Endowment
    6.03%
    growth from 2023

    Anderson University has an endowment valued at about $35.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Anderson University grew 6.03% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $12.9M
    2024 Salaries
    1.01%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Anderson University paid a median of $12.9M in salaries, which represents 29.2% of their overall expenditure ($44.1M) and a 1.01% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.44% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 17.8% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $4.92M
    Instructional Salaries
    81
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Anderson University paid a total of $4.92M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, and Management with 25 employees.

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