Anderson University announces additional tuition freeze for 2027-28 undergraduate students
Traditional and transfer undergraduate students will continue paying 2025-26 tuition rates through the 2027-28 academic year.
Anderson, Ind. — Anderson University has announced a tuition freeze for all traditional undergraduate students effective for the 2027-28 academic year. This freeze locks in the 2025-2026 tuition expense for a second year in a row. The move is an important step to ensuring students can continue to manage costs while pursuing an exceptional Christ-centered education. This freeze applies to both in-state and out-of-state students, because AU doesn’t practice separate rates for Hoosiers and out-of-state families seeking an Anderson University education.
“Extending the tuition freeze is an important move and tangible way to serve our students,” said President Scott Moats. “We understand the need to manage costs and remain competitive. We want new and returning students to feel confident in their ability to continue their studies at AU.”
In June 2025, Indiana’s public universities joined together to announce a tuition freeze, a move to help families manage the escalating cost of higher education. Anderson University continues to rise to the same call, reinforcing our commitment to keeping college accessible and affordable for Indiana families and beyond.
Already boasting one of the more competitive tuition rates in the state, Anderson University continues to prioritize a student’s ability to manage costs through generous scholarships and financial aid. For the 2025–26 academic year, Anderson’s undergraduate tuition was set at $37,600. Maintaining that rate for a second year positions the university well below several peer private institutions in Indiana—including Butler, DePauw, Goshen, Franklin, Earlham, Wabash, and Taylor—where tuition ranges from approximately $40,000 to more than $60,000 per year. The university is committed to locking in that rate for all returning and incoming students for 2027-28.
“We recognize the sacrifices that students and their families make to be in a position to invest in higher education,” said Scott Cagnet, vice president for enrollment and marketing. “By extending the tuition freeze, Anderson University is demonstrating our commitment to preserving access to higher education for every student. We want to ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and discover who they are meant to be, free from the burden of rising costs.”
“Anderson University stands among the most financially accessible private universities in Indiana—delivering a high-quality education at a more affordable cost than many peer institutions,” said President Scott Moats. “Beyond the sticker price, AU is also a competitive option for Indiana families considering public universities. The tuition freeze reflects our mission to serve and encourage our students. By freezing the cost of tuition for a second year, we aim to provide families with peace of mind as they plan for the year ahead, and we hope this step will further open the door to an Anderson education.”
The tuition freeze applies to both incoming undergraduate students for August 2027 and current students returning for the 2027-2028 academic year to continue their studies. This fall, the university will actively review adult, online, and graduate education rates as part of standard business practice, and there is nothing to release at this time. Learn more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities at anderson.edu.
About Anderson University
Anderson University educates students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 50 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult, graduate, and online programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized for excellence in business, computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, music, nursing, psychology, social work, and teacher education programs. Established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God, the university remains committed to its Christ-centered mission.
