Situated on a beautiful tree-lined campus in suburban Indiana, Anderson University focuses on providing its students with a quality liberal arts education and a distinctly Christian college experience. Not only are AU students dedicated to their rigorous academic program, many are also actively involved in service opportunities ranging from visits to local prisons and nursing homes to popular International Travel programs. The success of the journey of “Academic and Christian discovery” emphasized at Anderson University has garnered national attention. This year, AU has been selected as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges."

Founded in 1917, Anderson University is a four year, private liberal arts university affiliated with the Church of God.

Mission
The mission of Anderson University is to educate persons for a life of faith and service in the church and society. Established and sustained within the free and open traditions of the Church of God, this university is committed to being a teaching-learning community of the highest order, engaged in the pursuit of truth from a Christian faith perspective.

Location
Anderson, Indiana. 40 miles northeast of Indianapolis.

Student Profile
2,329 students (40% male, 60% female). 7% minority; 2% international.

Faculty Profile
137 full-time undergraduate professors. 15:1 student-faculty ratio. Average class size of 20.

Athletics
NCAA Division III, Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, 17 varsity sports (8 men’s: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and track & field; 9 women’s: basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball), 20 intramural sports. 

 

Cost and Aid
2005-2006 $25,050 comprehensive ($18,900 tuition). In 2005, 99% of incoming first-year students received some financial aid. Average award package is $23,427.