- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 450–580 reading and writing, 450–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 17–24 composite
- Average net price: $21,914 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Anderson University reported: an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 17–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Anderson University reviews each application.
Anderson University GPA requirements
Anderson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Anderson University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Anderson University acceptance rate
Anderson University admitted 4,210 of 5,306 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Anderson University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Anderson, Indiana, with 1,092 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Anderson University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 450 | 515 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 510 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 16 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1035 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Anderson University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Anderson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,914 a year at Anderson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Anderson University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Anderson University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Anderson University?
A lot: Anderson University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Anderson University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Anderson University admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What percent of applicants does Anderson University accept?
Anderson University's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,210 of 5,306 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Anderson University look for?
Anderson University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are Anderson University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Anderson University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 450–580 in reading and writing and 450–570 in math; ACT composite 17–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Anderson University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Anderson University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 59% sent SAT scores and 10% sent ACT scores.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Anderson University?
Yes. Anderson University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Anderson University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,914 a year at Anderson University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Anderson University look at legacy status?
No. Anderson University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Anderson UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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