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Anderson is located in Anderson, Indiana (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.
The range of program offerings available from Anderson is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in music, business and management, and family and social work.
Anderson does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Anderson had 2,811 enrolled students in 2005.
The school 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
Admissions Phone: (765) 641-4080
Financial Aid Phone: (765) 641-4182
http://www.anderson.edu
Anderson awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 157 | business management, organizational behavior, marketing, accounting, finance, business, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 60 | elementary school teaching, curriculum and instruction, music teaching, English teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, science teaching, Spanish teaching, ... |
| Religion And Philosophy | 50 | theology, ministry, religion, religious music, bible studies, philosophy |
| Liberal Arts | 48 | general studies, political science, English, history, Spanish language, sociology, diversity studies, French language |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | social work, family systems |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | health and physical education, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Media | 16 | mass communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Music | 10 | music management, music, music performance |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | information science, computer science |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Design | 0 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Anderson in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 344 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 99 | 6 |
| First-professional degree | 13 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2005, Anderson had a total enrollment of 2,811 students (2,454 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 61% |
| Ohio | 15% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Illinois | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(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 | 1,858 | 1,459 | 79% | 591 | 41% |
| Men | 782 | 569 | 73% | 245 | 43% |
| Women | 1,076 | 890 | 83% | 346 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 70% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 53% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (765) 641-4080
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,900 |
| Room and board | $ 6,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,420 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
Anderson participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (765) 641-4182
Anderson has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| 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 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $46,780 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $56,691 | 12 | $54,250 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $51,020 | 16 | $48,881 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $46,154 | 14 | $40,036 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $36,389 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $53,539 | 51 | $45,512 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Church of God affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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