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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
64%
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:

83%
First-year retention rate
64%
4-year grad rate
65%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $48,489. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$48,489
$48,300 (National Average)

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
Christian Studies
Communication and Media Studies
21.6
32.88
44.16
55.44
66.72
78

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Interior Architecture 6
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 25
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 9
  • Neuroscience 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 27
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 19
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 15
  • Accounting 15
  • Finance, General 14
  • Organizational Leadership 6
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Finance, General 1
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 31
  • Communication, General 31
  • Communication, General 1
  • Communication and Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 11
  • Computer and Information Sciences, Other 2
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 51
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 19
  • Music Teacher Education 10
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 9
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 6
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 5
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 5
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 0
  • Mechanical Engineering 0
  • Systems Engineering 0
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 17
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 19
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 2
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 78
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 1
  • Health Services Administration 0
History
  • History, General 10
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 22
  • Homeland Security 6
  • Homeland Security 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 5
  • Mathematics, General 2
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 10
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 10
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 10
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 3
  • Environmental Science 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 52
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 36
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 15
  • Psychology, General 2
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 9
  • Human Services, General 9
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 9
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 2
  • Public Policy Analysis, General 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Worship Ministry 6
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 24
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10
  • Graphic Design 10
  • Musical Theatre 8
  • Dance, General 6
  • Music, General 5
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Music Management 3
  • Dance, General 1
  • Acting 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
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