Description

The mission of Anderson University is to educate for a life of faith and service in the church and society.

Welcome to Anderson University, where the people, ideas, commitments and traditions form an uncommonly good community. Explore our campus and discover how we have shaped a strong academic tradition. Selected as one of the top tier universities in the Midwest offering master's level degree programs by U.S. News & World Report's, AU offers more than 65 undergraduate majors and graduate programs.

Established and sustained within the free and open traditions of the Church of God, this university is committed to being a teaching-learning community of the highest order, engaged in the pursuit of truth from a Christian faith perspective.

Through academic and Christian discovery, we intend to graduate people with a global perspective who are competent, caring, creative, generous individuals of character and potential.

We will build those quality programs that will enable each member of the university to become stronger in body, mind, and spirit, to experience what it means to love God and neighbor, and to adopt Christ-like servant ways in all of life.

Anderson University offers bachelor degrees in accounting, American studies, athletic training, Bible, biology, business administration, chemistry, Christian ministries, church music, computer science-mathematics, criminal justice, drama, economics, English, family science, finance, fine arts, French, German, graphic design, history, management, marketing, mass communications, mathematics, music business, music performance, nursing, philosophy, physical education, physics, political science, psychology, religion, social work, sociology, Spanish, and visual arts. Also offered are preprofessional programs in allopathic medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, engineering, law, medical technology, medicine, occupational therapy, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, podiatry, seminary studies, and veterinary medicine. A two-year associate of arts degree is offered in criminal justice. The University follows a traditional semester calendar. A two-week international term offered over Christmas break gives students the opportunity to travel and study abroad or participate in a nontraditional learning experience. The University's Study, Serve and Share (Tri-S) program takes approximately 500 student travelers to 30 different countries each year. Through this Peace Corps-type program, students sample international settings while learning, serving and working, and observing the host culture.

AU's scenic campus offers a variety of services to students and the community. Visit Student Life for more information about activities on campus.

AU is a church-related institution sponsored by the Church of God. Our mission, programs, and campus life are all informed by three basic traditions: biblical, church, and liberal arts.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Church of God

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Ravens

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$22,910

Out-of-State Tuition

$22,910

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

2,691

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,112
Freshman Class
552
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,691

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
78%
Graduate
22%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
58%
Men
42%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Caucasian
86%
Latino
1%
Other
7%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%