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

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.

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.