Applying to Anderson (Anderson, IN)

Acceptance RateSAT Median
52.99% 1,055
Anderson University's acceptance rate is 52.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,661 students applied and 3,000 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is around the national average.
Anderson's acceptance rate is the 4th lowest among 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,055 and the ACT score is 20 at Anderson. Anderson's SAT score ranks 26th out of 32 Indiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Anderson, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Anderson University is 52.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.00%. 2,922 men and 2,714 women applied to Anderson and 1,403 men and 1,628 women students were accepted.
Among them, 154 men and 147 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Anderson.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Anderson
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,6612,9222,71400
Admitted3,0001,4031,62800
Enrolled30015414700
Acceptance Rate 52.99%48.02%59.99%--
Yield 10.00%10.98%9.03%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Anderson University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 175 students (56% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 35 students (11%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Anderson.
The median SAT score is 1,055 with 535 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 460 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 23 and 25th percentile score of 16 at Anderson. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at Anderson University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Anderson
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total94010551170
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480535590
SAT Math460520580
ACT Composite162023
ACT Math162023
ACT English151922
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Anderson University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Anderson. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Anderson University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Anderson Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Anderson.
Admission Information for Applying to Anderson
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://anderson.edu/entry
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.anderson.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctoral (Research)
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