Anderson University
Admissions
Interested in attending Anderson University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Anderson University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Anderson University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Anderson accepted 52% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 5,416 people applied and 2,803 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Anderson University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Anderson University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Anderson University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Anderson considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Anderson University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Anderson University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 16% of freshmen who attended Anderson were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Anderson is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
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