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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
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Elementary Education and Teaching
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
18.6
32.28
45.96
59.64
73.32
87

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Interior Architecture 12
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 0
  • Neuroscience 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 35
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 30
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 14
  • Organizational Leadership 8
  • Finance, General 7
  • Accounting 5
  • 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 27
  • Communication, General 27
  • 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 6
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 5
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Information Technology 0
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 42
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 19
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 10
  • Music Teacher Education 8
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 7
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 5
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Education, General 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Engineering
  • Pre-Engineering 0
  • Systems Engineering 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 16
  • Creative Writing 0
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 22
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 87
  • Health Services Administration 3
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 0
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies 0
History
  • History, General 7
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 12
  • Homeland Security 9
  • 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/Liberal Studies 0
  • General Studies 0
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 8
  • Mathematics, General 6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 10
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 10
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 10
  • Gerontology 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 9
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 48
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 25
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 11
  • 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 9
  • Human Services, General 9
  • Human Services, General 9
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 11
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Worship Ministry 2
  • 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
  • Graphic Design 19
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 17
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
  • Music Management 5
  • Musical Theatre 4
  • Music, General 4
  • Music Performance, General 4
  • Dance, General 3
  • Interior Design 0
  • Acting 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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