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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

62.4%

In Fall 2021, a total of 317 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Anderson University. Among these students, 155 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 54 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1060

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 2742 admitted students 155 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

49%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 960-1160. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 480 and 580, while 25% scored below 480 and another 25% scored above 580.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 480 and 580, while 25% scored below 480 and 25% achieved a score of 580. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1060 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Anderson University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them in the lower range, just above 32% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    480-580
  • Math

    480-580

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

22

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 2742 admitted students 54 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

17%

Similar to the SAT, Anderson University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 17% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 18 and 25, with 25% scoring above 25 and another 25% scoring below 18.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 50% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    18-24
  • Math

    18-25
  • Composite

    18-25

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Anderson University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 4,391 1,973 2,418
Admitted students 2,742 1,081 1,661
Enrolled students 317 174 143
Acceptance rate 62% 55% 69%
Yield rate 12% 16% 9%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Anderson University received a total of 4,391 applications. These applications included 1,973 male applicants and 2,418 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 4,391 applicants, Anderson University admitted 2,742 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,081 males and 1,661 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 317 students chose to enroll at Anderson University. This means that 317 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 174 were male and 143 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Anderson University had an overall acceptance rate of 62% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 55% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 69%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Anderson University had an overall yield rate of 12% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 16%, and for female admitted students, it was 9%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Anderson University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 2,620 1,021 1,599 1,562 563 999 60% 55% 62% 422 174 248 27% 31% 25%
2016 2,650 1,195 1,455 1,760 757 1,003 66% 63% 69% 426 197 229 24% 26% 23%
2017 2,236 987 1,249 1,459 603 856 65% 61% 68% 347 162 185 24% 27% 22%
2018 3,834 1,649 2,185 2,493 1,002 1,491 65% 61% 68% 395 169 226 16% 17% 15%
2019 3,951 1,717 2,234 2,479 1,071 1,408 63% 62% 63% 330 163 167 13% 15% 12%
2020 3,905 1,470 2,366 2,597 1,010 1,587 66% 69% 67% 327 160 167 13% 16% 10%
2021 4,391 1,973 2,418 2,742 1,081 1,661 62% 55% 69% 317 174 143 12% 16% 9%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Anderson University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Anderson University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Considered

  • Secondary school rank
  • Recommendation letters
  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Anderson University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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