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Anderson University, also known as AU, is located in Anderson, Indiana, United States. The university was established in the year 1917 by the Church of God. The sprawling campus of AU spreads over an area of about 100 acres. The university grants degrees and certificate programs to students through the following schools and colleges:
- College of Arts
- College of Science and Humanities
- Falls School of Business
- School of Adult Learning
- School of Education
- School of Music
- School of Nursing
- School of Theology
Anderson University has various student organizations such as the International Student Association, Alpha Lambda Delta, Delta Mu Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, and Alpha Sigma Lambda. The university's athletic teams are nicknamed the Ravens. Students participate in sports such as basketball, tennis, soccer, golf, cross country, track and field, baseball, softball, and volleyball.
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Campus Location1100 E 5th St Anderson, IN 46012-3495 USA Main Tel: (765) 649-9071 Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Anderson University HighlightsWhere Anderson University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Church of God religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in religion and philosophy, music, and business and management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 439 | 62 | | Master | 105 | 7 | | Doctorale | 12 | 5 | | First-professional degree | 11 | 1 | | Associate | 2 | 3 |
Anderson StudentsThe student enrollment at Anderson was 2,707 in 2007 (2,299 full-time equivalent). About 50% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 50% of the class. Undergrads are 74% of enrolled students, graduate students are 24%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 2%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 20,976 | | Room | $ 4,140 | | Board | $ 2,630 | | Books and supplies | $ 950 | | Other | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid: Anderson participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 85 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 36 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 24 |
Housing and MealsAnderson provides on-campus housing for 1,469 of its 2,299 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Anderson AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Anderson is in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
Anderson Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 64% | | Women | 69% | | All | 67% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-570 | | Math | 450-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (183 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Computer Science
- Information Science/Studies
DESIGN (0 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (82 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Drama and Dance Teacher Education
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Health Teacher Education
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics Teacher Education
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Speech Teacher Education
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (25 awarded) - Family Systems
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (9 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (53 awarded) - Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (3 awarded) - Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics
MEDIA (13 awarded) - Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC (16 awarded) - Music Management and Merchandising
- Music Performance
- Music
- Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (40 awarded) - Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (21 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Health and Physical Education
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (4 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (54 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (23 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded)
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