Anderson (Anderson, IN) Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Anderson University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Anderson University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Anderson University (Anderson)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Anderson's acceptance rate is 79.34% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 5,306 students applied and 4,210 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Anderson.

To apply to Anderson, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Anderson's acceptance rate places 21st out of 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1025 and the ACT score is 21 at Anderson. Anderson's SAT score ranks 24th out of 30 Indiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Anderson's yield rate is 8.34%, which is significantly lower by 15.33 percentage points (approximately 64.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Anderson at Indiana colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Anderson's acceptance rate is 79.34% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.34%. 2,551 men and 2,737 women applied to Anderson and 1,958 men and 2,243 women students were accepted.

Among them, 193 men and 157 women were enrolled in Anderson. You can explore the Anderson's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Anderson
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	5,306	2,551	2,737	0	18
Admitted	4,210	1,958	2,243	0	9
Enrolled	351	193	157	0	1
Acceptance Rate	79.34%	76.75%	81.95%	-	50.00%
Yield	8.34%	9.86%	7.00%	-	11.11%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Anderson University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 189 students (59% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 33 students (10% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Anderson.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,025, including 515 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 510 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 580 and the 25th percentile is 450. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 570 and the 25th percentile is 450.

The median ACT composite score is 21, with a 75th percentile score of 24 and a 25th percentile score of 17 at Anderson. The median ACT Math score is 20 and the median ACT English score is 19.

How competitive is Anderson's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Anderson University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,106, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Anderson
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	900	1,025	1,150
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	450	515	580
SAT Math	450	510	570
ACT Composite	17	21	24
ACT Math	16	20	24
ACT English	16	19	22

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Anderson University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Anderson. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Anderson University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Anderson Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Anderson:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://anderson.edu/entry
Online Application: https://admissions.anderson.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Anderson?

Anderson is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 79.34%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Anderson?

Anderson recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Anderson is 1,025, and the average ACT score is 21. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Anderson require essays or personal statements?

Anderson recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Anderson admission?

Anderson recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Anderson does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Anderson requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Anderson requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Anderson?

The institutional SAT code for Anderson is 1016 and 4-digit ACT code is 1174.