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Andrews University

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI · Town · 1,224 students
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$12,547
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
69%
Graduation rate
58% typical
$53,187
Earnings 10 years on
$55,545 typical
82%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

As the flagship higher education institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Andrews University is best known for integrating Christian faith with robust academics, featuring standout programs in theology, architecture, aviation, and health professions such as physical therapy and nursing. Set on a scenic campus along the St. Joseph River in Berrien Springs, student life centers on a close-knit, service-minded community committed to spiritual growth and holistic wellness. A defining characteristic of the university is its extraordinary global reach, as it consistently ranks among the most ethnically and internationally diverse national universities in the United States.

Wikipedia:Andrews University (Andrews) is a private Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College, it was the first higher education facility started by Seventh-day Adventists and is the flagship university of the Seventh-day Adventist school system, the world's second largest Christian school system.

Location
Berrien Springs, MI, 49104 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
73 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$35,056
Housing & food (on campus)$14,864
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$45,218
Average net price$12,547
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$35,056
Housing & food (on campus)$14,864
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$45,218
Average net price$12,547
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,406
$30–48k
$10,155
$48–75k
$8,024
$75–110k
$13,426
$110k+
$17,340
Grants from the school
97% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $19,154
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
69%
Within 4 yrs
53%
Back for yr 2
83%
Transferred
4%
Pell students: 58.9% · others: 75.8% 
8 yrs after starting
72% graduated · 16% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 10% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$43,254
10 yrs after entry$53,187
Debt
Median at graduation$26,000
Monthly payment$276
Middle 50% owe$8.3k–$33k
90th percentile$48,375
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1150
R 520–660 · M 470–630
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 20–26 · E 19–27 · M 18–26
SAT middle 50%: 990–1290
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Admitted students
Admit rate: men 80.9% · women 82.6% 
Yield: 23.1% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
17%
Family income
$55,290
Independent
15%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
11%
Where first-years come from
In state (MI)
24.0%
Out of state
59.9%
International
13.2%

Most out-of-state first-years from: IN 19 · MD 17 · FL 13 · OH 11 · CA 9

Race & ethnicity
White
21%
Hispanic
22%
Black
17%
Asian
11%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
21%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
USCAA
  • Basketball
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$43,254
After 10 yrs
$53,187
Biology, General24
Psychology, General21
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions21
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities19
Architectural Sciences and Technology18
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics17
Engineering, General16
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing15
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions12
Business Administration, Management and Operations10
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology9
Air Transportation9
Animal Sciences8
Computer Science8
Religion/Religious Studies8
Music8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$77M
Full-time faculty
67%
Faculty salary
$7,256/mo
Teaching spend
$14,063
per student
Federal loans
31%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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