Admissions and Financial Information UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS POLICY
Anderson University seeks to admit students who are interested in higher education from a Christian faith perspective and have demonstrated potential for completing the academic degree they plan to pursue. This policy speaks to general admission to the university and not academic program-specific admission, which is handled separately by respective departments. Behavior that is inconsistent with university standards may result in revocation of admission. Note also that the admission decision may be held until after resolution of any pending legal charges against an applicant have been resolved. FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
At Anderson University, we practice a holistic application review. We consider each student’s background, academic credentials and personal story. Anderson University maintains a rolling admission cycle. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to maximize institutional scholarship opportunities. A requirement to become degree-seeking at Anderson University is to provide evidence of high school completion. A standard high school diploma, or successful completion of the General Education Development test (GED) or of a Home School Program of Study is required for admission. (Graduates of regionally accredited institutions and their international equivalents who have been awarded an Associate in Applied Science or higher level degree are exempt from the standard high school diploma/GED requirement.) Anderson University offers a test-optional admission process The test-optional alternative allows us to consider student strengths which may be demonstrated in areas other than standardized test scores. REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION (DOMESTIC) ●
Application for admission is available on our website at anderson.edu/admissions or via the Common Application process at commonapp.org (no application fee required).
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Official high school transcript with completion of Standard Core 40 or Honors Diploma.
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Optional SAT/ACT or CLT Test scores. Self-reported scores, the student score report, official scores from testing center or scores listed on official high school transcript may be accepted.
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Factors given consideration in the admission decision include:
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Academic ability as indicated by SAT/ACT/CLT or by previous academic performance in high school or college by GPA, class rank, weighted GPA, college prep curriculum, or ISTEP scores (if Indiana);
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Other factors including character; work ethic; community, school, and church involvement; time management; leadership potential; and other personal or extenuating circumstances.
Final high school transcripts showing date of graduation are required to be sent directly from the school to Anderson University verifying completion and legitimacy. If a transcript is called into question, a letter from the high school certifying graduation and/or credits may be required.
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Anderson University Undergraduate Catalog, 2022-23
