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How strong are the academics at Anderson University?

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

9:1
Student to faculty ratio
42%
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 9:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

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:

70%
First-year retention rate
42%
4-year grad rate
50%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $54,432. This is higher than the national average of $48,300.

$54,432
$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
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
6.2
13.16
20.12
27.08
34.04
41

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 15
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 9
  • Finance, General 7
  • Finance, General 5
  • Accounting 5
  • Marketing, Other 5
  • Organizational Leadership 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 3
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Business/Managerial Economics 0
Communication
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 3
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 3
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 2
  • Journalism 1
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 8
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 7
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 14
  • Education, General 2
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
  • International and Comparative Education 0
  • Speech Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 3
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 1
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 1
  • Computer Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
  • Writing, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Family Systems 2
Foreign Languages
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 41
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 11
  • Public Health, General 1
History
  • History, General 2
  • Public/Applied History 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 6
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 11
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 5
  • Financial Mathematics 1
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
  • Mathematics and Computer Science 0
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
  • Computational Science 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 11
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 4
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 1
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 16
  • Psychology, General 5
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 8
  • Youth Services/Administration 0
Social Sciences
  • National Security Policy Studies 7
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • National Security Policy Studies 3
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Youth Ministry 4
  • Religious/Sacred Music 3
  • Theology/Theological Studies 2
  • Theology/Theological Studies 2
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 9
  • Dance, General 5
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 5
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 4
  • Musical Theatre 4
  • Musical Theatre 1
  • Music Management 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Voice and Opera 0
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
  • Dance, Other 0

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