Andrews University Description:
Andrews University sits on a large 1,600-acre tree-filled campus near the small village of Berrien Springs, Michigan. Andrews has been affiliated with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church since its founding in 1874, and faith remains central to the student experience. The school's motto captures this idea: "Seek knowledge. Affirm faith. Change the world." Undergraduates can choose from about 130 programs of study, and the school has a 12 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Study abroad is encouraged at Andrews, and the school is highly regarded for its diverse and international student population.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 45%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 460 / 590
- SAT Math: 460 / 590
- SAT Writing: 460 / 590
- ACT Composite: 20 / 26
- ACT English: 20 / 26
- ACT Math: 19 / 26
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 3,487 (1,931 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 45% Male / 55% Female
- 88% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $23,428
- Books: $1,100 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $6,974
- Other Expenses: $900
- Total Cost: $32,402
Andrews University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Andrews University Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 63%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $10,226
- Loans: $6,944
Most Popular Majors:
Architecture, Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science, English, Nursing, Psychology, Spanish
Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 79%
- Transfer Out Rate: 23%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 35%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 58%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Andrews University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.andrews.edu/about/mission.html
"Andrews University, a distinctive Seventh-day Adventist Christian institution, transforms its students by educating them to seek knowledge and affirm faith in order to change the world."
