| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
1,907 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,610 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
297 |
| Total graduate students: |
418 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
47 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
371 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
26% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.2% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 80.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.9% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.4% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.9% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.4% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.8% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.3% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 80.4% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.8% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.0% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
163 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Anderson, IN |
| Population of city/town: |
55,670 |
| Nearest major city: |
Indianapolis, IN |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
40 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
852,866 |
| Online campus map: |
www.anderson.edu/about/
map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- women's dorms (46%)
- men's dorms (29%)
- single-student apartments (25%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
90% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
77% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
23% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
85% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
300 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art galleries, auditorium, Bible/Near-Eastern studies museum, fine arts glass studio; performance and wellness centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, spiritual, depression, anxiety, and relationship counseling. |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, employer information sessions, career fairs, personality value, abilities inventory. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, ; other services provided on an individual basis. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Andersonian |
| Number of honor societies: |
16 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
41 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Acting on Aids, Campus Life--Youth for Christ, Doulos, mentoring group, Peace and Conflict Transformation, Students Offering Unconditional Love, worship teams, Young Life; Christian Center Rescue, nursing home, Prayer, and Prison Ministries; Christian Athletes and Missions Fellowships |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Multicultural Student Association |
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| International student organizations: |
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International Student Association |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Marcie Taylor,
Director of Athletics |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Anderson University,
1100 East Fifth Street,
Anderson, IN 46012 |
| School colors: |
orange and black |
| School mascot: |
Raven |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
28% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, soccer, and softball fields; football stadium, gymnasium, indoor/outdoor tracks, natatorium, tennis courts, wellness center |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, football, hockey, soccer, softball, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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rugby |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Indianapolis, IN (50 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Fort Wayne, IN (80 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Indianapolis, IN (50 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Indianapolis, IN (50 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
46% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
9% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Anderson University, Ashland University, Aurora University, Ball State University, Bay Path College, Biola University, Boston University, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, Emory University, Fordham University, Huntington University, Indiana State University, Indiana University--Bloomington, Indiana University-Purdue University--Indianapolis, Kaplan University, Purdue University--West Lafayette, Rockford College, South University, Villanova University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Western Michigan University, William Carey University, Winthrop University, Xavier University, University of Alabama, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign, University of Indianapolis, University of Iowa, University of Kentucky, University of Notre Dame. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
88% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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American Greetings, Baker-Hunt Foundation, Bates USA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Capin, Central Indiana Orthopedics, Chesapeake, Clarian Health, Clear Channel Radio, Crouse, Department of Defense Finance and Accounting, Department of Homeland Security, Detroit Pistons, Eli Lilly, EMI Christian Music Group, Emmis Communication, Energy, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ernst & Young, Finish Line, Frito Lay, Gaither Studios/Gaither Copyright Management, Hershey Medical Center, JPMorgan Chase, Lancome, Lingua Nova, L'Occitane En Provence, Louisville Orchestra, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Marathon Ashland Petroleum, Michigan Department of Human Services, Northwestern Mutual Financial, Ontario Systems, Orlando Magic, Peace Corps, Price Waterhouse, Relevant Media Group, Riley Hospital, Roche Diagnostics, SallieMae, Samaritan's Purse, St. Vincent Hospital Group, TeleUnique Arts/Entertainment, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, The Indiana Republican Party, Thomson Multimedia. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Larry Brownlee, Bel Canto Tenor, Worldwide Opera
- Bill & Gloria Gaither, Gospel Singers/Songwriters.
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