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Andrews University

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI, USA

With campus along the shore of the St. Joseph River, Andrews University is a Christian school in southwest Michigan and the flagship institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Andrews hosts six colleges and schools featuring over 130 degrees and academic programs. As a Christian institution, Andrews holds weekly chapel featuring e-mail and texting interactions during the service. For recreation, Andrews is home to a number of intramural sports leagues such as flag football and volleyball.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Seventh Day Adventist
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
67%
Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is checked
Yes
ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJuly 15
Spring Regular DecisionNovember 15

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
22%
Out-Of-State Students
64%
66%
Submitting ACT
57%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1215
0
1600

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,162
Total Number of Undergrads
1,579
Academic Calendar

Semester

See your fit
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
69%
20-39 Students
22%
40-99 Students
7%
0
100
33%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
55%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$21,934
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$31,008
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$31,008
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,540
Books and Supplies
$1100

Aid & Grants

0
100
86%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$17,486
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,696
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$15,863

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
59%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,807
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$21,206
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$250

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
53%
Student Organizations
30
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
51%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Cardinals
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Top 5 Cities
Benton Harbor
Los Angeles
New York
Washington
Chicago
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
33%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,800

What Students Are Saying

An amazing place to meet international students, have professors that truly love their profession and God, and a place where a student can really build up their relationship with God.
A. from Berrien Springs, MI
Very good University; Andrews is referred to as the pinnacle of Adventist education and has very high standards.
Andrews is not only a great school for those who are Adventists but
for all. Programs are excellent and classes are well taught.
Zachary from Fall City, WA
Andrews University is a school that is diverse in culture, race, and ethnic backgrounds. At this school students are taught that school is important and that God is the center of everything. Students at Andrews University learn the meaning of life and what in their educational and spiritual lives.
Karacan from Berrien Springs, MI
Andrews University is incredibly supportive to its campus family. The faculty and staff do everything they can to encourage their students. The campus atmosphere is unparalleled.
Karla from Saint Joseph, MI
Andrews University is very diverse. People are always willing to help. Academically and spiritually focused.
A student from IN
andrews university is a faith-based university that focuses on community and diversity. andrews is a great place to explore a career in the arts and sciences and professors are well-trained from highly respected institutions. andrews is located in a beautiful corner of southwest michigan.
Sarah from Berrien Center, MI