Anderson University

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Anderson University was founded as a female seminary in 1848 but now provides coeducational academic programs to almost 3,000 students each year. In addition to campus-based academics, learners can access remote learning opportunities through the Canvas platform. The school's undergraduate catalog contains fully online bachelor's degrees in Christian studies, homeland security/emergency management, and organizational leadership. Students may also earn a human services degree, concentrating their curriculum on behavioral health or healthcare management. At the graduate level, online coursework covers areas like physical therapy and ministry management. AU also operates a master of business administration program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. MBA candidates can complete a 36-credit generalist degree plan or pursue one of four concentrations. Business students usually obtain their credentials in under two years. Graduate applicants usually need a 2.75 minimum GPA; depending on their program, they may also need 3-5 years of work experience.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

51% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Not required or recommended
High school rank:	Not required or recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Recommended	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

70%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
2	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
3	Education	✔	✔	✔
4	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✕	✕
5	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
6	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
7	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✕
8	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✕	✕
9	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✕
10	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✕
11	Psychology	✔	✔	✕
12	Theology And Religious Vocations	✔	✔	✔