Admissions
High School Counselors & Staff
At AU, we love and appreciate our high school counselors and staff. We recognize how challenging this year will be for you. You’re the real MVPs! We can’t thank you enough for your late nights, early mornings, and numerous virtual meetings, all to support your students.
Our goal is for this page to serve as a virtual “one-stop shop” for all your needs related to AU. We wanted to make it as easy as possible for you to resource your students and staff as you help them navigate one of the biggest decisions of their lives during this unprecedented time.
School counselors and principals, you’re invited!
Still AU.
Yesterday, Today, always.
Fast Facts
- Total Enrollment: 1657
- Student/Faculty ratio: 9:1
- Avg. Class Size: 16 students
- Minority students: 19%
- Student organizations: 150+
- Majors on campus: 70+
Office of
Admissions
Anderson University is a private, liberal arts, faith-based university in Anderson, Indiana. At AU, students don’t have to believe to belong, but are encouraged and challenged, through strong academics and Christian discovery, to become graduates with a global perspective who are competent, caring, creative, and generous.
Application Requirements
For students to receive an admissions decision, all we need is a completed application and a submitted transcript from the school. Counselors can either email info@anderson.edu or it can be sent via Parchment or Naviance.
- Application takes 10-15 minutes
- No essay or application fee!
- Test optional (SAT/ACT not a requirement for admittance to the University)
- We are on the CommonApp
- Our application deadline is rolling and there is no early action deadline (we still recommend students applying as early as possible)
Visit Opportunities
Some things in life just have to be experienced. For that simple reason, we are passionate about students visiting campus. We are currently hosting both in-person and virtual visits. Our individual visits are personalized and tailored to each guest. They will have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor, take a tour of campus, meet with a faculty member within their desired major, and if they are an athlete interested in playing in college, meet with a coach.
If you are interested in bringing a group of high school students to campus for a special visit, please reach out to Ricci Emmons, Assistant Director of Visit Experiences at reemmons@anderson.edu. We’d be happy to facilitate an AU visit and provide students with a complimentary lunch!
Grow Your Faith
Imagine going to classes where your mind is challenged and your heart inspired. What would it be like to be part of a meaningful community of people dedicated to academic excellence and becoming more like Jesus?
Scholarships
AU has many scholarships available based on a variety of criteria and some require an application or a few additional steps to be awarded.
Merit Scholarships are automatic scholarships based on either GPA or a combination of GPA + SAT/ACT score (whichever is most beneficial for student). These merit scholarships are also stackable with other AU scholarships, outside scholarships, and aid through FAFSA.
- Edwards Scholarship (GPA > 3.75): $18,000/year
- Nicholson Scholarship (GPA 3.50-3.74): $16,000/year
- Reardon Scholarship (GPA 3.00-3.49): $14,000/year
- Morrison Award (GPA 2.75-2.99): $10,000/year
- Raven Award (GPA < 2.749): $8,000/year
To calculate merit scholarship or to learn more about scholarships, click here.
Academics
At Anderson University, every academic program is designed to lead students on a personal journey of discovery made possible by authentic interactions with students, their peers, and their faculty. There are over 70+ majors on campus with integrated experiential learning for each student.
Key Programs
- Nursing: Ranked #1 nursing program in Indiana for 3 years in a row with a high NCLEX pass rate
- Engineering: ABET-accredited (highest level and equal to Big 10 schools) and opportunities for students to work on projects Day 1
- Cybersecurity & National Security Studies: Unique and growing programs that recently received a $1 million Lilly Grant.
- Education: 93% placement rate after graduation
- Business: 3+1 program, numerous internship opportunities, all classes taught by full-time faculty
The Anderson You
You have unique interests and skills that set you apart. Explore the free My College Career Quiz to receive a personalized list of majors selected just for you. We’ve taken out the guessing work. Come find the Anderson you.