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Anderson University (Indiana)

Anderson University is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Indianapolis, IN metro with 1,095 students and a 79% acceptance rate.

Anderson, Indiana · Private nonprofit · City, small · 1,095 students

NCAA Division III · Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Admission rate

79%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,035

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

16–23

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$25,021

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

54%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

70%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$48,899

10 years after entry

Students

1,095

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.
Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: anderson.edu · checked September 28, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$23,119
$30,001–48,000$21,044
$48,001–75,000$22,418
$75,001–110,000$26,139
Over $110,000$29,375

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse28
Psychology16
Business Administration and Management16
Exercise Science and Kinesiology12
Elementary Education and Teaching8
Marketing/Marketing Management7
Computer Science6
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other6
Show the other 37 majors
Music Management6
Marketing, Other5
Cinematography and Film/Video Production5
Theology/Theological Studies5
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management5
Biology/Biological Sciences5
Mechanical Engineering5
Music Teacher Education5
Musical Theatre4
Social Work4
History4
Finance4
Accounting3
Organizational Leadership3
Dance3
National Security Policy Studies3
Education3
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance3
Music2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Design and Visual Communications2
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Electrical and Electronics Engineering2
Computer Engineering2
Social Studies Teacher Education2
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication2
Mass Communication/Media Studies1
English/Language Arts Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics1
Family Systems1
Biochemistry1
Mathematics, Other1
Religious/Sacred Music1
Music Performance1
Athletic Training/Trainer1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

2,174,833 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Indianapolis International (IND)

Nearest hub airport

Indianapolis International (IND)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.0 of 20

Elevation

886 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

21°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

16.9 in

Days at 90°F or higher

14 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,080 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size