# Anderson University (AU)

Private nonprofit college in Anderson, IN. IPEDS ID 150066.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/anderson-university-in · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/anderson-university-in.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 79% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $25,021 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 54%; beats 46% of IN colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,899; beats 40% of IN colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,119 |
| 30-48k | $21,044 |
| 48-75k | $22,418 |
| 75-110k | $26,139 |
| 110k+ | $29,375 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.16 years on average (42% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,899 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $23,119 | $96,175 | 7.2 years |
| 30-48k | $21,044 | $87,543 | 6.6 years |
| 48-75k | $22,418 | $93,259 | 7.0 years |
| 75-110k | $26,139 | $108,738 | 8.1 years |
| 110k+ | $29,375 | $122,200 | 9.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $51,585
- Tuition and fees: $37,240
- Housing and meals: $12,250; books: $1,500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 450–580; SAT math: 450–570; ACT: 17–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 5,661 applicants, 3,024 admitted, 310 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 79%, ACT 17–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 53%, ACT 16–23 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (62 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $64,084 | $81,507 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | not reported | $74,525 | not reported |
| Marketing | $39,577 | $68,644 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $34,294 | $55,736 | $27,000 |
| Social Work | not reported | $51,748 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $51,172 | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $46,637 | $50,717 | $29,137 |
| Psychology | $27,482 | $48,181 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,851 | $47,968 | $26,851 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,742 | $46,029 | $26,581 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $27,285 | $43,159 | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $35,722 | $41,966 | $29,440 |
| Dance | $20,329 | $41,772 | $27,000 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International and Comparative Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Development and Family Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computational Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $84,230 (Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN), $83,500 (IN), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $97,020 (Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN), $95,560 (IN), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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