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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.

54
%
Acceptance rate
3.25
Average High School GPA
1027
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Anderson University?

54%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Anderson accepted 54% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 5,661 people applied and 3,024 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1633 / 2739 (60%)
Men
1391 / 2922 (48%)

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:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

10%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 10% 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?

3.25
Average High School GPA
1027
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Anderson University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.25. 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
4.00
20%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
12%
3.25-3.49
6%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
16%

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

56%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

11%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
Math Mean
512
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
Verbal Mean
515
75th Percentile
590
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
940
Composite Mean
1027
75th Percentile
1160

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