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