Is Anderson University a Christian college?

Yes. Anderson University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Church of God (Anderson, Indiana).

What is Anderson University’s Compass Score?

72 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at Anderson University?

Chapel is listed at Reardon Auditorium and Miller Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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Anderson University

Anderson, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) · Church of God

Real cost

Average price after aid $25,021 a year

Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)

Estimate your own price · the college’s net price calculator

Anderson University, in Anderson, Indiana, is supported by the Church of God. Undergraduates are asked to attend at least 12 of the 15 Tuesday chapel services each semester, Campus Ministries lists weekly prayer and a Tuesday worship gathering along with many student groups, and the 2026-27 catalog requires Old and New Testament courses within the AU Experience.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Anderson University

MonToday
No set time
TueToday
- 11:00AMChapel
- 10:07PMWorship night
WedToday
No set time
ThuToday
- 11:00AMChapel
FriToday
No set time
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“Join together weekly to pray for revival and renewal on our campus, as well as in our city and in our world.”
Source: anderson.edu
“Anderson University was founded and is supported by the Church of God, with headquarters in Anderson, Indiana.”
Source: anderson.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Anderson asks students to commit to at least 12 of the 15 Tuesday chapel opportunities each semester.

Source: anderson.edu

What's a normal week?

Undergraduate chapel meets Tuesdays at 11 a.m. in Reardon Auditorium, and School of Theology chapel meets Thursdays at 11 a.m. in Miller Chapel.

Source: anderson.edu

Where do I find community?

A student-led acoustic worship and prayer gathering meets Tuesday evenings in Fair Commons Lobby, and dorm floor focus groups meet too.

Source: anderson.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Campus ministries connect students with opportunities to serve communities and build relationships in cross-cultural settings around the world.

Source: anderson.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

58 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score54%
First-year retention 20% of score60%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,035 · ACT 20.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score10 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,586

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

68 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Undergraduate chapel meets once a week (Tuesdays). School of Theology & Christian Ministry chapel meets a second time each week (Thursdays) for that school's students.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel & Spiritual Life at Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Undergraduate chapel services are held every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Reardon Auditorium.”
  Undergraduate chapel is held every Tuesday at 11 AM in Reardon Auditorium.
  “School of Theology & Christian Ministry chapel services are held every Thursday in Miller Chapel at 11 a.m.”
  School of Theology chapel services are held every Thursday at 11 AM in Miller Chapel.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term
Sources (1)
1. Chapel & Spiritual Life at Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “AU requires chapel attendance because we are committed to its role in fulfilling our mission. This time together is deeply valuable to our community, so we ask students to commit to at least 12 out of the 15 Tuesday chapel opportunities each semester.”
  Chapel attendance is required: students commit to at least 12 of 15 Tuesday chapel opportunities each semester.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Student-led acoustic worship and prayer every Tuesday evening, as published (time given as 10:07).)
Sources (1)
1. Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “A student-led ministry where students gather in Fair Commons Lobby every Tuesday evening at 10:07 for acoustic worship and prayer.”
  A student-led worship and prayer gathering meets every Tuesday evening.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly
Sources (1)
1. Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Join together weekly to pray for revival and renewal on our campus, as well as in our city and in our world.”
  A weekly student prayer ministry meets for revival and renewal on campus.
Partly:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (A named Director of Spiritual Formation is listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Becca Palmer Director of Spiritual Formation”
  Becca Palmer is the Director of Spiritual Formation, the one named professional spiritual life staff member listed.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog, Anderson Universityanderson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Undergraduate-Catalog-UPDATE-7.2.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Edwards Hall: Houses the Adam W. Miller Chapel”
  Edwards Hall on campus houses the Adam W. Miller Chapel.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 2 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

92 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Partly:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Two Scripture courses required of all undergraduates within the AU Experience: AUXP 2000 (Old Testament) and AUXP 2100 (New Testament). Counted under T1 only, not T3. Source: 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog, Anderson Universityanderson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Undergraduate-Catalog-UPDATE-7.2.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Our Story I (Old Testament) explores identity, covenant, and community through”
  AUXP 2000, the first Scripture & Faith course, is a study of the Old Testament.
  “Our Story II (New Testament) examines the life, death, and resurrection”
  AUXP 2100, the second Scripture & Faith course, is a study of the New Testament.
Yes:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (Both Old Testament (AUXP 2000) and New Testament (AUXP 2100) are required. AU Experience applies even to students exempt from the Raven Core.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog, Anderson Universityanderson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Undergraduate-Catalog-UPDATE-7.2.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Our Story I (Old Testament) explores identity, covenant, and community through”
  AUXP 2000, the first Scripture & Faith course, is a study of the Old Testament.
  “Our Story II (New Testament) examines the life, death, and resurrection”
  AUXP 2100, the second Scripture & Faith course, is a study of the New Testament.
  “Students exempt from Raven Core requirements must still satisfy AU Experience requirements.”
  The AU Experience, including its Scripture & Faith courses, applies to all undergraduates.
Yes:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required2 courses (Two faith-and-learning courses required of all: AUXP 1000 (Foundations of the AU Experience) and AUXP 4000 (Creation & Calling). Counted under T3 only.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog, Anderson Universityanderson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Undergraduate-Catalog-UPDATE-7.2.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “pursue learning as a spiritual act—integrating faith, intellect, and service”
  AUXP 1000, a required AU Experience course, integrates faith and learning.
  “learning, and vocation as they prepare to enter their professions and communities beyond the university.”
  AUXP 4000, the required culminating AU Experience course, integrates faith, learning and vocation.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog, Anderson Universityanderson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Undergraduate-Catalog-UPDATE-7.2.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The curriculum also seeks to form students in intellectual humility, moral discernment, and a lifelong commitment to the virtues of faith, truth, and service.”
  The Christ-centered Liberal Arts Core names faith among its formation aims.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Christian Ministries major, 46 hours, in the School of Theology & Christian Ministry.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog, Anderson Universityanderson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Undergraduate-Catalog-UPDATE-7.2.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES MAJOR (46 hrs.)”
  A 46-hour Christian Ministries major is offered.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 4 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named professional staff member (Director of Spiritual Formation) is listed; student coordinators are not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Becca Palmer Director of Spiritual Formation”
  Becca Palmer is the Director of Spiritual Formation, the one named professional spiritual life staff member listed.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Student groups listed include a weekly prayer group, a Tuesday worship gathering, mentoring, service and cultural groups, and weekly Thursday spiritual formation groups.)
Sources (2)
1. Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Join this ministry for student athletes to connect via fellowship, small groups, and service to our community.”
  Campus ministries include a fellowship and small group ministry for student athletes.
2. Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life | Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “These gatherings meet every Thursday at 11 a.m. at various locations on campus.”
  Spiritual formation groups meet every Thursday at 11 AM at various campus locations.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (Weekly dorm floor focus groups are mentioned.)
Sources (1)
1. Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life | Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Through dynamic chapel speakers, spiritual formation groups, weekly dorm floor focus groups, service through campus ministries, or mentorship with faculty and staff members”
  The Center describes weekly dorm floor focus groups among its residential faith activities.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life | Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life is a place where students from many backgrounds come together”
  The Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life is the university's office for student spiritual life.

Missions and service

68 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes
Sources (1)
1. Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Spiritual Life Team is excited to offer opportunities to serve people/serve Jesus.”
  The Spiritual Life Team offers service opportunities.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Short-term service-learning experiences are offered through Tri-S; not stated as required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog, Anderson Universityanderson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Undergraduate-Catalog-UPDATE-7.2.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “or short-term service/learning experiences (TRI-S).”
  Short-term service-learning experiences are offered through Tri-S.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Tri-S and Global Strategy service opportunities abroad.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/student-life/residence · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “connecting AU students with opportunities to serve communities, build relationships, and use their skills in cross-cultural settings around the world.”
  Tri-S and Global Strategy connect students with service and cross-cultural opportunities around the world.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Named partnership with a local church ministry (South Meridian Church of God) and a nursing home visit program.)
Sources (1)
1. Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Join this ministry that partners with South Meridian Church of God’s Open Door ministry.”
  A student service ministry partners with a local Church of God congregation's outreach.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/student-life/residence · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “connecting AU students with opportunities to serve communities, build relationships, and use their skills in cross-cultural settings around the world.”
  Tri-S and Global Strategy connect students with service and cross-cultural opportunities around the world.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog, Anderson Universityanderson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Undergraduate-Catalog-UPDATE-7.2.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “educate for a life of faith and service in the church and society.”
  The university's mission is to educate for a life of faith and service in the church and society.

Strengths

Undergraduates are asked to commit to at least 12 of 15 Tuesday chapel services each semester.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel & Spiritual Life at Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “AU requires chapel attendance because we are committed to its role in fulfilling our mission. This time together is deeply valuable to our community, so we ask students to commit to at least 12 out of the 15 Tuesday chapel opportunities each semester.”
  Chapel attendance is required: students commit to at least 12 of 15 Tuesday chapel opportunities each semester.
Student ministries listed include weekly prayer for revival, a Tuesday worship gathering, and a student-athlete fellowship.
Sources (1)
1. Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “A student-led ministry where students gather in Fair Commons Lobby every Tuesday evening at 10:07 for acoustic worship and prayer.”
  A student-led worship and prayer gathering meets every Tuesday evening.
  “Join together weekly to pray for revival and renewal on our campus, as well as in our city and in our world.”
  A weekly student prayer ministry meets for revival and renewal on campus.
  “Join this ministry for student athletes to connect via fellowship, small groups, and service to our community.”
  Campus ministries include a fellowship and small group ministry for student athletes.
Old and New Testament courses (AUXP 2000 and 2100) are required of all undergraduates within the AU Experience, and a Christian Ministries major is offered.
Sources (1)
1. 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog, Anderson Universityanderson.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-27-Undergraduate-Catalog-UPDATE-7.2.26.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Our Story I (Old Testament) explores identity, covenant, and community through”
  AUXP 2000, the first Scripture & Faith course, is a study of the Old Testament.
  “Our Story II (New Testament) examines the life, death, and resurrection”
  AUXP 2100, the second Scripture & Faith course, is a study of the New Testament.
  “Students exempt from Raven Core requirements must still satisfy AU Experience requirements.”
  The AU Experience, including its Scripture & Faith courses, applies to all undergraduates.
  “CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES MAJOR (46 hrs.)”
  A 46-hour Christian Ministries major is offered.

Concerns

Undergraduate chapel is offered once a week on the official schedule, fewer than the daily or twice-weekly pattern many Christian colleges publish.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel & Spiritual Life at Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Undergraduate chapel services are held every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Reardon Auditorium.”
  Undergraduate chapel is held every Tuesday at 11 AM in Reardon Auditorium.
Only one professional spiritual life staff member is named.
Sources (1)
1. Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Becca Palmer Director of Spiritual Formation”
  Becca Palmer is the Director of Spiritual Formation, the one named professional spiritual life staff member listed.

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Campus ministry home

Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life

Address: 1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, IN 46012
Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: anderson.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, anderson.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life

Sources (1)

Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life | Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life is a place where students from many backgrounds come together”
The Center for Spiritual and Intercultural Life is the university's office for student spiritual life.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 2

Tuesday11:00 AMReardon Auditorium · Undergraduate chapel, 12 of 15 Tuesday services required each semester.
Thursday11:00 AMMiller Chapel · School of Theology & Christian Ministry chapel.

Worship night 1

Tuesday10:07 PMFair Commons Lobby · Student-led acoustic worship and prayer; published as every Tuesday evening at 10:07.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Chapel & Spiritual Life at Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Undergraduate chapel services are held every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Reardon Auditorium.”
Undergraduate chapel is held every Tuesday at 11 AM in Reardon Auditorium.
“School of Theology & Christian Ministry chapel services are held every Thursday in Miller Chapel at 11 a.m.”
School of Theology chapel services are held every Thursday at 11 AM in Miller Chapel.
Ministry Opportunities - Anderson Universityanderson.edu/spiritual-life/campus-ministries/opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“A student-led ministry where students gather in Fair Commons Lobby every Tuesday evening at 10:07 for acoustic worship and prayer.”
A student-led worship and prayer gathering meets every Tuesday evening.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$23,119
$30,001–$48,000	$21,044
$48,001–$75,000	$22,418
$75,001–$110,000	$26,139
Over $110,000	$29,375

Full cost of attendance before aid: $51,585 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	1,095
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 52% · Women 48%
First-generation students College Scorecard	23%
Total students	1,255
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$25,021
Cost of attendance (per year)	$51,585
Median federal debt at graduation	$27,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	54%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	49%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	46%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	64%
First-year retention	60%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$48,899
Admission rate	79%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	No application fee
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $1,267 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	36%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 900–1150ACT 17–24

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1035
SAT reading & writing	450–580
SAT math	450–570
ACT composite	17–24
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 41 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$81,507
Accounting	$74,525
Marketing	$68,644
Business administration	$55,736
Social work	$51,748
Allied health	$51,172
Secondary education	$50,717
Psychology	$48,181
Teacher education	$47,968
Kinesiology and exercise science	$46,029
Arts management	$43,159
Liberal arts	$41,966
Dance	$41,772

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Bible/Biblical Studies, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computational Science, Computer engineering, Computer science, Criminal justice, Design, Education (general), Electrical engineering, Engineering Physics, English, Entrepreneurship, Family and human development, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, Global studies, History, Human resources, Information science, Information technology, Interdisciplinary studies, International and Comparative Education, International business, International relations, Journalism, Managerial economics, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Music, Other mathematics and statistics, Pastoral counseling, Physics, Political science, Public health, Public relations, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Romance languages, Sociology, Theatre, Theology, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Business	19%
Health professions	14%
Visual and performing arts	12%
Education	10%
Parks, recreation and fitness	8%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	3%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	7%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$12,800
Sports	NCAA Division III · Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	10 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability office	About 7%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	98%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$29,676IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 83% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Indianapolis International Airport (IND)About 43 miles away · about 1 hour 20 minutes by car
Town population	55,367Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	IndianapolisAbout 34 miles away · about 1 hour by car
Typical weather	28°F in January · 74°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Anderson Sewage Plt, IN, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.81	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	1.63	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Questions families ask

Is Anderson University a Christian college?: Yes. Anderson University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Church of God (Anderson, Indiana).
What is Anderson University’s Compass Score?: 72 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Anderson University?: Chapel is listed at Reardon Auditorium and Miller Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 150066
Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Church of God
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