Anderson University

https://www.anderson.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,260

2.51% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$23,217

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.15%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

62.4%

4,391 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,345

80.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.9%

265 Graduates

About

Anderson University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, IN. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Anderson University were General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees awarded), Theological Studies (6 degrees), and Divinity & Ministry (3 degrees).

In 2021, 324 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Anderson University. 56.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (253 degrees), 9.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University is $32,260, which is $9,076 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Anderson University is $32,260, which is $9,076 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,217.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Anderson University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,260

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Anderson University was $32,260. The cost of tuition at Anderson University is $9,076 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$23,217

2021 Value

2.42%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Anderson University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,217. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Anderson University grew by 2.42%.

This chart compares the average net price of Anderson 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

$8,420

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Anderson University was of $8,420 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.99% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies increased by 16.7% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Anderson University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Anderson 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.15%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Anderson University was 3.15%, which represents 19 out of the 603 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Anderson University received 4,391 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 12.4% annual growth. Out of those 4,391 applicants, 2,742 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,345 students enrolled at Anderson University in 2021. 49% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Anderson University has an overall enrollment yield of 11.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,742

Accepted Out of 4,391

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Anderson University was 62.4% (2,742 admissions from 4,391 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 66.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 12.4%, while admissions grew by 5.58%..

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

SAT Scores

49%

Submission Percentage (2021)

155

Scores Submitted (2021)

49% of enrolled first-time students at Anderson University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Anderson University had a total enrollment of 1,345 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University is 1,085 students and the part-time enrollment is 260. This means that 80.7% of students enrolled at Anderson University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Anderson University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.2% White, 9.14% Black or African American, 5.28% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Two or More Races, 1.19% Asian, 0.223% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Anderson University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.1%), followed by White Male (34.7%) and Black or African American Male (4.89%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.5%), followed by White Male (22.7%) and Black or African American Male (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Anderson University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,345 students. The full-time enrollment at Anderson University is 1,085 and the part-time enrollment is 260. This means that 80.7% of students enrolled at Anderson University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Anderson University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
985 enrolled students
Black or African American
123 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
71 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Anderson University is 73.2% White, 9.14% Black or African American, 5.28% Hispanic or Latino, 4.98% Two or More Races, 1.19% Asian, 0.223% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.149% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 55 students (4.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 44 more women than men received degrees from Anderson University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Anderson University is white (253 degrees awarded). There were 9.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Anderson University is General Business Administration & Management (52 degrees awarded), followed by Theological Studies (6 degrees) and Divinity & Ministry (3 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (17 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), and History (5 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 (1,043,883 people), Other managers (760,163 people), Financial managers (483,292 people), Chief executives & legislators (390,194 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (341,933 people).

The most specialized majors at Anderson University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (17 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), History (5 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees), and Business (104 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Anderson University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (17 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), History (5 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (22 degrees), and Business (104 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (819,302 people), Computer Systems Design (544,052 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (532,124 people), Banking & related activities (501,445 people), and Insurance carriers (423,483 people).

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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
25 degrees awarded
General Psychology
16 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Anderson University was Registered Nursing with 25 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

140

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

184

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 140 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University, which is 0.761 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (184).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.13 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Anderson University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.882 times less than the 34 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% of students graduating from Anderson University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Anderson University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.15% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
253 degrees awarded
Black or African American
27 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Anderson University is white (253 degrees awarded). There were 9.37 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (27 degrees).

4.63% of degree recipients (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
153 degrees awarded
White Male
100 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Anderson University is white female (153 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (100 degrees).

Operations

Anderson University has an endowment valued at nearly $45.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.9M (26.3%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Anderson University had a total salary expenditure of 38.3M. Anderson University employs 38 Professors, 37 Assistant professors and 19 Associate professors. Most academics at Anderson University are Male Professor (27), Female Assistant professor (20), and Male Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Endowment

$45.3M

2021 Endowment

29.1%

growth from 2020

Anderson University has an endowment valued at about $45.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Anderson University grew 29.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.12M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.6M

2021 Salaries

14.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Anderson University paid a median of $15.6M in salaries, which represents 40.7% of their overall expenditure ($38.3M) and a 14.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Anderson University paid a total of $5.44M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Anderson University were Professor with 38 employees, Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Associate professor with 19 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Anderson University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees, and Management with 30 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Anderson University was Male Professor with 27 employees, Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Anderson University.