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About Andrews University

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Andrews University is a private university in Berrien Springs, MI, known for its Seventh-day Adventist heritage, doctoral programs, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 91%, Andrews University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 232 students each year. Andrews University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1100–1350, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Andrews University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $18,898 per year; the sticker price of $42,950 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Andrews University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

91%
Overall Accept Rate
1225
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1100 – 1350 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Andrews University

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Application Strategy
Andrews University is a Seventh-day Adventist institution, so if you are Adventist or have a faith background, make that connection explicit in your application. Admissions looks at the whole person including character and community involvement within faith communities.
Test Score Strategy
Since Andrews is test optional and your scores are below the school's 75th percentile, consider focusing your application on your GPA, activities, and character rather than submitting scores that could work against you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Andrews University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$43k/yr$13.4k
30k-48k~$43k/yr$10.2k
48k-75k~$43k/yr$8.0k
75k-110k~$43k/yr$13.4k
110k+~$43k/yr$17.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

66%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$43k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,375
Undergrad Enrollment
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