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Anderson University, also referred to as AU, is located in Anderson, Indiana, United States. It was established in 1917 by the Church of God movement. Formerly, this university was known as the Anderson Bible Training School. The degree-granting academic schools and colleges of the university are:
The men's sports teams of AU participate in basketball, baseball, track and field, football, cross country, golf, soccer and tennis. The women’s sports teams participate in sports such as track and field, cross country, golf, soccer, basketball, softball and volleyball. The university's athletic teams are nicknamed the Ravens.
Anderson is located in Anderson, IN (a small city). The school is a Church of God school. Anderson is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Anderson has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Anderson is known for its programs in music and business and management.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Anderson has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 2,707 enrolled students in 2007.
Anderson has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Anderson values student athletics, and belongs to the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Anderson University
1100 E 5th St
Anderson, IN 46012-3495
General Phone: (765) 649-9071
http://www.anderson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 183 | business management, marketing, organizational behavior, accounting, finance, managerial economics, business |
| Education And Teaching | 82 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, social studies teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, education, English teaching, art education, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 54 | theology, ministry, religion, religious music, bible studies, philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 53 | general studies, history, political science, English, sociology, Spanish language, diversity studies, French language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 40 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Family And Social Work | 25 | social work, family systems |
| Science | 23 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | exercise science, athletic trainer, health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Music | 16 | music management, music, voice, music performance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 13 | mass communication |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science, information science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Anderson in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 439 | 62 |
| Master's degree | 105 | 7 |
| Doctor's degree | 12 | 5 |
| First-professional degree | 11 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 3 |
In 2007, Anderson had a total enrollment of 2,707 students (2,299 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Anderson offers campus housing for 1,469 of its 2,299 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Anderson, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,081 | 1,393 | 67% | 486 | 35% |
| Men | 958 | 613 | 64% | 242 | 39% |
| Women | 1,123 | 780 | 69% | 244 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 72% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 49% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,976 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,976 |
| Room and board | $ 6,770 |
| Room charge | $ 4,140 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
Anderson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178500)
Anderson has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 59 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 19 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $58,233 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $54,340 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $64,800 | 19 | $60,263 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $57,918 | 14 | $52,700 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $53,230 | 18 | $43,928 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 9 | $40,178 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 79 | $61,217 | 60 | $50,585 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Anderson Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Church of God affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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