Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · Private four-year · Town: Fringe
1,312undergraduates
82%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$24,874average net price per year
66%graduate in 6 years
83%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,286
- Admitted
- 1,124
- Admit rate
- 82%
- Admit rate, women
- 91%
- Admit rate, men
- 83%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 24%
- First-year students
- 272
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 39%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 540-690
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 530-680
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 33%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 20-28
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
51 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (7)
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Dietetics/Dietitian Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Public Health, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Biophysics Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (29 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (4)
- Accounting Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (2)
- General Studies Associate (3 awarded), Bachelor's (18 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Engineering (1)
- Engineering, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (5)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Photography Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Architecture and related services (2)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Architecture and Related Services, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (3)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Informatics Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (2)
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (11 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (2)
- Animal Sciences, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Education (2)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (1)
- Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (3)
- Behavioral Sciences Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Data Science, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- International/Globalization Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (2)
- Lay Ministry Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded)
- Theology/Theological Studies Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Social sciences (2)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (38)
- Divinity/Ministry Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Missions/Missionary Studies Doctorate (research)
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Other Doctorate (professional)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's
- Religious Education Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Religious/Sacred Music Master's
- Theology/Theological Studies Doctorate (research)
- Youth Ministry Master's
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other Post-bachelor's certificate
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Nursing Practice Doctorate (professional)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctorate (research), Doctorate (professional), Doctorate (other)
- Public Health, General Master's
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Master's
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Education, Other Post-master's certificate, Doctorate (research), Doctorate (other)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate (research)
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctorate (research)
- Learning Sciences Post-master's certificate
- Secondary Education and Teaching Master's
- Special Education and Teaching, General Master's
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration Doctorate (research)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Master's
- Social Work Master's
- Counseling Psychology Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Educational Psychology Master's, Doctorate (research)
- School Psychology Post-master's certificate
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Master's
- Religion/Religious Studies Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other Master's
- Development Economics and International Development Master's
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Master's
- English Language and Literature, General Master's
- Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology Doctorate (research)
- Conducting Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $33,710
- Housing and food on campus
- $10,050
- Books and supplies
- $1,100
- Other on-campus costs
- $1,100
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $45,960
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $45,960
- Total cost living at home
- $35,910
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $17,008 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $15,853 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $13,563 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $17,761 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,813 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 96%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 96%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $19,186
- Got a grant from the college
- 94%
- Average grant from the college
- $17,860
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 22%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 36%
- Average amount borrowed
- $7,255
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 50%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 62%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 66%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 74%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 66%
- Transferred to another college
- 9%
- Came back for year two
- 83%
| Pell grant students | 60% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 62% |
| Neither | 69% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 134 | 75% |
| Men | 136 | 57% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 100% (small group) |
| Asian | 45 | 71% |
| Black | 59 | 73% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 71 | 61% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 69% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 3 | 33% (small group) |
| International | 37 | 68% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 270 | 73% | 17% |
| Started here, part-time | 7 | 29% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 150 | 63% | 2% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 35 | 49% | 0% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,837
- Undergraduates
- 1,312
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,157
- Part-time undergraduates
- 155
- Graduate students
- 1,525
- Students per faculty member
- 10 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 26%
- From out of state
- 54%
- From other countries
- 17%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 11%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 7%
| Women | 51% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% |
| White | 22% |
| Two or more races | 6% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 21% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Town: Fringe
- Address
- 4150 Administration Drive, Room 136, Berrien Springs, MI, 49104
- County
- Berrien County
- Type
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Offers
- Study abroad, Teacher certification, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.