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Andrews University is a Seventh-day Adventist university located in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States. It was established in the year 1874 as Battle Creek College in Battle Creek, Michigan. Present day, Andrew University is the Flagship University of the Seventh-day Adventist school system. The university offers more than 125 undergraduate majors and over 65 graduate majors in diverse areas of study. Andrews is organized into the following academic divisions:
Many students of Andrews University have gone on to become famous including notable alumni such as Samuele R. Bacchiocchi, Seventh-day Adventist author and theologian; Delbert W. Baker, author and administrator; and Alden Lloyd Thompson, a Christian theologian.
The campus of Andrews is in Berrien Springs, MI, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. Its Seventh Day Adventists nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Andrews is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Andrews 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. Andrews is known for its programs in architecture and planning.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Andrews is challenging; it only admitted 57% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 610.
Andrews maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Andrews had 3,221 students enrolled (2,277 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Andrews offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
General Phone: (800) 253-2874
http://www.andrews.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 166 | ministry, religion, theology, pastoral counseling, religious education, youth ministry, religious music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 78 | physical therapy, psychology, community psychology, educational psychology, school psychology, behavioral sciences, counseling psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 74 | Spanish language, English, general studies, French language, political science, foreign languages and literature, international development, history, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 73 | elementary school teaching, education courses, curriculum and instruction, educational administration, secondary teaching, music teaching, teacher education and development, science teaching, ... |
| Architecture And Planning | 52 | architecture, interior architecture |
| Business And Management | 47 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, non-profit management, business and related services, MIS, international business, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 46 | social work, food and nutrition, food and related services, family studies |
| Science | 37 | biology, zoology, physics, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, animal biology, botany, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 23 | clinical lab tech, audiology and speech pathology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Medicine | 18 | health professions, pre-veterinary |
| Media | 9 | communication studies, journalism, public relations, communication and journalism |
| Music | 9 | music, music performance, piano |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | photography, multimedia |
| Transportation | 8 | aviation tech, aviation operations |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science, software engineering |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | mechanical engineering related tech, automotive tech, computer engineering tech, industrial production tech, mechanical engineering tech, aerospace engineering tech, electronics tech, engineering technician |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | horticultural science, applied horticulture |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | dietitian |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics, math |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agriculture |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | animal science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | aircraft maintenance |
Number of programs and degrees for Andrews in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 330 | 83 |
| Master's degree | 177 | 47 |
| First-professional degree | 103 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 83 | 9 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Andrews had a total enrollment of 3,221 students (2,277 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 50% |
| Graduate | 40% |
| First Professional | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 28% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| California | 5% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Wisconsin | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 4% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Washington | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Andrews offers campus housing for 1,230 of its 2,277 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Berrien Springs, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,298 | 735 | 57% | 337 | 46% |
| Men | 578 | 320 | 55% | 149 | 47% |
| Women | 720 | 415 | 58% | 188 | 45% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 49% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 65% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,940 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,940 |
| Room and board | $ 5,930 |
| Room charge | $ 3,380 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Andrews participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 223800)
Andrews has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 59 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 76 | 48 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 63 | $65,506 | 14 | $65,439 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 47 | $53,961 | 20 | $51,489 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 26 | $43,190 | 31 | $43,403 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $36,473 | 6 | $36,554 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 141 | $56,513 | 71 | $49,447 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Interior Architecture
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Software Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
Development Economics and International Development
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
Zoology/Animal Biology, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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What Sets Andrews Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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