Anderson University Acceptance Rate
Anderson, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,661
- Admitted
- 3,024
- Yield
- 10.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Anderson University's acceptance rate has fallen from 54.9% in 2014–15 to 53.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,659 to 5,661 (+113%) over that period.
Its 53.4% rate makes Anderson University more selective than about 81% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 93%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (59.9% for women vs 47.6% for men, a 12.3-point gap). Anderson University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 10.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,659 | 1,460 | 54.9% | 441 |
| 2015–16 | 2,620 | 1,562 | 59.6% | 422 |
| 2016–17 | 2,650 | 1,760 | 66.4% | 426 |
| 2017–18 | 2,236 | 1,459 | 65.3% | 347 |
| 2018–19 | 3,834 | 2,493 | 65% | 395 |
| 2019–20 | 3,951 | 2,479 | 62.7% | 330 |
| 2020–21 | 3,905 | 2,597 | 66.5% | 327 |
| 2021–22 | 4,391 | 2,742 | 62.4% | 317 |
| 2022–23 | 5,416 | 2,803 | 51.8% | 326 |
| 2023–24 | 5,661 | 3,024 | 53.4% | 310 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,714 | 1,625 | 59.9% |
| Men | 2,922 | 1,391 | 47.6% |
| Unknown | 25 | 8 | 32% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–590 | 56% |
| SAT Math | 460–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–23 | 11% |
How Anderson University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Anderson University's acceptance rate?
Anderson University's acceptance rate is 53.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,024 admitted of 5,661 applicants).
Is Anderson University test optional?
Anderson University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Anderson University?
Anderson University received 5,661 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,024.
What SAT score do you need for Anderson University?
Admitted students at Anderson University typically scored 480–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 460–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Anderson University getting harder to get into?
Anderson University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.9% in 2014–15 to 53.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://anderson.edu/.