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How strong are the academics at Anderson University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

14:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
60%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Anderson has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
273
10-19
331
20-29
241
30-39
122
40-49
15

Honors Programs

Anderson University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Anderson's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Anderson University:

82%
First-year retention rate
60%
4-year grad rate
66%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Anderson University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Communication and Media Studies
26.4
39.12
51.84
64.56
77.28
90

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Interior Architecture 15
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 5
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 65
  • Organizational Leadership 21
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 12
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 12
  • Accounting 11
  • Finance, General 7
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 3
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • Finance, General 2
  • Accounting 1
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
  • Knowledge Management 0
  • Actuarial Science 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 37
  • Communication, General 37
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 4
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 4
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Information Technology 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 54
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 13
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 9
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 7
  • Music Teacher Education 7
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 6
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 2
  • Education, General 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Pre-Engineering 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 9
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
  • Creative Writing 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 21
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 90
  • Health Services Administration 2
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 1
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 0
History
  • History, General 7
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 17
  • Homeland Security 7
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 0
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection 0
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 0
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 0
  • Legal Studies 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
  • Applied Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 3
  • Gerontology 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 48
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 31
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 16
  • Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 0
  • Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 16
  • Human Services, General 16
  • Human Services, General 16
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Worship Ministry 1
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 0
  • Theology/Theological Studies 0
  • Divinity/Ministry 0
  • Youth Ministry 0
  • Women's Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 23
  • Musical Theatre 9
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
  • Music, General 5
  • Acting 4
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Music Management 2
  • Dance, General 0
  • Interior Design 0
  • Graphic Design 0
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 0
  • Photography 0
  • Painting 0
  • Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
  • Keyboard Instruments 0
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Music Pedagogy 0
  • Music, Other 0

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