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How strong are the academics at Andrews University?

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

9:1
Student to faculty ratio
46%
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.

Andrews 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

Andrews 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 Andrews' 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 Andrews University:

82%
First-year retention rate
46%
4-year grad rate
71%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Andrews University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology
General Studies
16.8
18.24
19.68
21.12
22.56
24

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Animal Sciences, General 8
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 6
  • Agriculture, General 0
  • Agriculture, General 0
  • Horticultural Science 0
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies 0
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 0
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 18
  • Architecture and Related Services, Other 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 24
  • Biochemistry 9
  • Biotechnology 0
  • Biophysics 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 10
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Finance, General 6
  • Management Information Systems, General 4
  • Accounting 2
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
Communication
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1
  • Communication, General 1
  • Communication and Media Studies 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 6
  • Informatics 2
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 0
Education
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 1
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 1
  • Music Teacher Education 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 0
  • Physics Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 16
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 2
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 11
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 2
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Language Interpretation and Translation 0
  • Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Physical Therapy/Therapist 21
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 15
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 12
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 6
  • Public Health, General 6
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 3
  • Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 0
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 0
History
  • History, General 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 18
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
  • Mathematics, Other 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Behavioral Sciences 3
  • Data Science, General 2
  • International/Globalization Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 8
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
  • Physics, General 2
  • Physics, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 21
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 4
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 3
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 6
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 9
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 4
  • Music Performance, General 4
  • Graphic Design 3
  • Photography 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Documentary Production 0
  • Interior Design 0
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 0

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