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Anderson University Trade Programs

Anderson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Anderson, IN. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Anderson University?

Contact details for AU can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1100 E 5th St, Anderson, IN 46012-3495
Phone:	7656499071
Website:	anderson.edu/
Admissions:	anderson.edu/entry
Financial Aid:	anderson.edu/fin-aid

How Do I Get Into AU?

You can apply to AU online at: https://admissions.anderson.edu/apply/

AU is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for AU

These are the things AU considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into AU?

AU has an acceptance rate of 79%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

59% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at AU, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 450 and 580. Math scores were between 450 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 900 to 1150. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at AU ranged between 17 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at AU vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,551	1,958	77%
Women	2,737	2,243	82%

Can I Afford Anderson University?

The average net price after aid at AU is $22,144. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$36,150
In-State Fees	$1,090
Out-of-State Tuition	$36,150
Out-of-State Fees	$1,090
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$37,240
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$37,240

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 28% of students at AU receive some form of financial aid (307 students).

Nearly 95% of students at AU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,498 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,407.

Student Loan Debt

58% of AU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,528 per year.

Anderson University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 239 students enrolled at AU, all undergraduate. AU is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,070 undergraduate students at AU, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Anderson University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	14
Black or African American	111
Hispanic	68
White	761
American Indian/Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	70
Non-Resident	22

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at AU are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Indiana	240
Ohio	30
Michigan	12
Illinois	10
Florida	7

Additionally, approximately 2.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Anderson University

AU delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

352 undergraduate students at AU took at least one online class — of those, 36 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Anderson University

AU offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

AU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.