Is Andrews University a Christian college?

Yes. Andrews University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.

What is Andrews University’s Compass Score?

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

Is Andrews University Compass Recommended?

Yes. Andrews University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Seventh-day Adventist Church · Seventh-day Adventist

Real cost

Average price after aid $12,547 a year

Median debt at graduation: $26,000 (all students)

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Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan, is a Seventh-day Adventist institution. Its Center for Faith Engagement has a lead chaplain, three associate chaplains and a student missions director, and it offers Thursday chapel, a weekly Proximity Vespers gathering, student-led IMPACT vespers on Friday nights, Bible studies and student missions. The undergraduate core names a Faith Foundation course (RELT 100 or RELB 210) and a biblical worldview outcome, and a Religion and Theology major is offered.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

“Our contemporary praise service, led out by students of Andrews University, is at 11:45 a.m. on Sabbath.”
Source: andrews.edu
“We demonstrate our faith by serving our neighbor.”
Source: andrews.edu

Questions students ask

What's a normal week?

A contemporary praise service led by students meets at 11:45 a.m. on Sabbath.

Source: andrews.edu

Where do I find community?

Every week there is a faith development gathering built on Rest, Revive and Reconnect, and Freshly Brewed and Lightbearers offer open-minded Bible study.

Source: andrews.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

The university says it shows faith by serving neighbors.

Source: andrews.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

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Academic Excellence

A-

77 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score72%
First-year retention 20% of score83%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,150 · ACT 23
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score10 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$14,063

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

63 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Thursday Chapel is the weekday chapel; one a week.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/affirm/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Thursday Chapel is a time when we discover the intersections of”
  Thursday Chapel is the university's weekly chapel.
Partly:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Undergraduates must complete a required number of co-curricular experiences each semester, which include faith and learning programs.)
Sources (1)
1. Cocurricular Education | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/life/involvement/co-curricular-education · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Undergraduate and Seminary students participate in a required number of cocurricular experiences each semester.”
  Undergraduates complete a required number of co-curricular experiences each semester.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Proximity Vespers is a gathering every week. IMPACT vespers meets every Friday night.)
Sources (1)
1. Sabbath Worship | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/seek/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every week join us for a faith development gathering driven by three core values: Rest. Revive. Reconnect.”
  Proximity Vespers is a weekly faith gathering.
  “Each Friday night, the University Towers Auditorium is packed with students!”
  A student-led vespers service meets in University Towers Auditorium every Friday night.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Now and then (Prayer Ministry runs prayer teams and special prayer events such as prayer walks and prayer rooms.)
Sources (1)
1. Prayer Ministries | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/prayer/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Watch for posts on special prayer events such as prayer walks and prayer rooms across campus.”
  Prayer walks and prayer rooms are offered as special prayer events.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Faith Engagement | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Jonathan Fetrick Lead Chaplain Email Jacob Gibbs Associate Chaplain Email Prescott Khair Associate Chaplain Email Simona Mills-Pitcher Associate Chaplain Email Rebecca Fanai Student Missions & Service Program Director”
  The Faith Engagement page lists a lead chaplain, three associate chaplains and a student missions and service director.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes (University Towers Auditorium holds weekly student worship (IMPACT).)
Sources (1)
1. Sabbath Worship | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/seek/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each Friday night, the University Towers Auditorium is packed with students!”
  A student-led vespers service meets in University Towers Auditorium every Friday night.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 0 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

89 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Yes:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (One Faith Foundation course (RELT 100 or RELB 210) plus three religion courses (9 credits) from RELB, RELG, RELP or RELT; four distinct courses from the 2025-26 bulletin.)
Sources (1)
1. Andrews University Bulletin 2025-2026bulletin.andrews.edu/mime/media/23/3723/Bulletin+2025-2026+v1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Faith Foundation Affirm Faith (Outcome 3)”
  The Andrews Core Experience for bachelor's degrees has a Faith Foundation requirement tied to the Affirm Faith outcome.
  “Additional 9 credits from RELB,”
  Every bachelor's student takes three more religion courses (9 credits) from RELB, RELG, RELP or RELT, beyond the Faith Foundation course.
Partly:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (Old and New Testament courses (RELB 111, RELB 112) are among the religion choices, not required of all.)
Sources (1)
1. Religion courses | Bulletin 2025-2026bulletin.andrews.edu/mime/media/23/3723/Bulletin+2025-2026+v1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “RELB 111 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3”
  Introduction to the Old Testament is one of the religion courses students may choose.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (A core outcome names a biblical worldview to interpret life, learning and civic responsibility from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective.)
Sources (1)
1. Andrews University Bulletin 2025-2026bulletin.andrews.edu/mime/media/23/3723/Bulletin+2025-2026+v1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Articulate a biblical worldview in order to interpret life, learning, and civic”
  A core outcome of the Andrews Core Experience is to articulate a biblical worldview to interpret life, learning and civic responsibility.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Religion and Theology is offered as an undergraduate major.)
Sources (1)
1. Religion & Theology Programs | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/undergrad/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Examine religious beliefs and the ideas that contribute to them to gain a fuller, deeper understanding of God.”
  Andrews offers an undergraduate Religion and Theology program.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Christian community

100 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

Yes:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)5 or more (Five professional staff are listed on the Faith Engagement page: a lead chaplain, three associate chaplains and a student missions and service director.)
Sources (1)
1. Faith Engagement | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Jonathan Fetrick Lead Chaplain Email Jacob Gibbs Associate Chaplain Email Prescott Khair Associate Chaplain Email Simona Mills-Pitcher Associate Chaplain Email Rebecca Fanai Student Missions & Service Program Director”
  The Faith Engagement page lists a lead chaplain, three associate chaplains and a student missions and service director.
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 (Bible study options (Freshly Brewed and Lightbearers), the Black Student Christian Forum's weekly vespers and the Andrews Ministerial Association.)
Sources (3)
1. Faith Engagement | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Campus Ministries offers two main options for you to participate in open-minded Bible study: Freshly Brewed and Lightbearers.”
  Campus Ministries offers Bible study groups, Freshly Brewed and Lightbearers.
2. Sabbath Worship | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/seek/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Because the Black Student Christian Forum (BSCF) hosts its weekly vespers service IMPACT.”
  The Black Student Christian Forum holds a weekly student vespers service.
3. Religion & Theology Programs | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/undergrad/academics/programs/theology · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Join our student club, the Andrews Ministerial Association (AMA).”
  The Andrews Ministerial Association is a student club for religion and theology students.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (The page says resident advisors in the residence halls serve as spiritual mentors; no hall-by-hall list was checked.)
Sources (1)
1. Faith Engagement | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Students are equipped with Resident Advisors (RAs) in their living space who serve as spiritual mentors in the residence halls.”
  Resident advisors serve as spiritual mentors in the residence halls.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (The faith center directs students looking for a church home to Pioneer Memorial Church.)
Sources (1)
1. Sabbath Worship | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/seek/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “If you are new in the area or searching for a church family, we invite you to visit Pioneer.”
  The Faith Engagement office invites students looking for a church home to visit Pioneer Memorial Church.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Center for Faith Engagement promotes faith development through pastoral care and services.)
Sources (1)
1. Andrews University Bulletin 2025-2026bulletin.andrews.edu/mime/media/23/3723/Bulletin+2025-2026+v1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Center for Faith Engagement promotes faith development through pastoral”
  The Center for Faith Engagement promotes faith development through pastoral care, resources and services.

Missions and service

75 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (The Change Hub is the university's service office for volunteers.)
Sources (1)
1. Service | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “It serves to unite volunteers with local community needs and various outreach opportunities.”
  The Change Hub is the university's service office connecting volunteers with community needs.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Service-learning courses are offered; service is not required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. Course descriptions | Bulletin 2025-2026bulletin.andrews.edu/mime/media/23/3723/Bulletin+2025-2026+v1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Service Learning. Contains a service component.”
  Some courses carry a service-learning attribute that counts toward General Education; service is not required of all students.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (The Student Missions program places students for a year of service; trips each year are not counted at the 'many' level.)
Sources (1)
1. Missions | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/missions/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The missionary calls vary from around the United States to across the globe.”
  Student missionary calls are placed in the United States and abroad for a year of service.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Local organizations post service requests to the Change Hub.)
Sources (1)
1. Service | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Serving both the Southwest Michigan area and abroad, we invite organizations to post service requests”
  Local and overseas organizations post service requests to the Change Hub.
Yes:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsMany (Several world mission opportunities are listed, including the He Said Go plan and Adventist mission fields in the Pacific and abroad.)
Sources (1)
1. Missions | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/missions/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The He Said Go plan is designed to assist the Seventh-day Adventist Church in proclaiming the gospel to people everywhere through the ministry of Adventist volunteers”
  Student missions include world mission opportunities listed with several organizations and fields.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Faith Engagement | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “We demonstrate our faith by serving our neighbor. Caring for others affirms our faith.”
  Service is presented as an expression of the Christian faith.

Strengths

The Center for Faith Engagement lists a lead chaplain, three associate chaplains and a student missions director.
Sources (1)
1. Faith Engagement | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Jonathan Fetrick Lead Chaplain Email Jacob Gibbs Associate Chaplain Email Prescott Khair Associate Chaplain Email Simona Mills-Pitcher Associate Chaplain Email Rebecca Fanai Student Missions & Service Program Director”
  The Faith Engagement page lists a lead chaplain, three associate chaplains and a student missions and service director.
Student-led IMPACT vespers meets every Friday night, and Proximity Vespers gathers every week.
Sources (1)
1. Sabbath Worship | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/seek/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every week join us for a faith development gathering driven by three core values: Rest. Revive. Reconnect.”
  Proximity Vespers is a weekly faith gathering.
  “Each Friday night, the University Towers Auditorium is packed with students!”
  A student-led vespers service meets in University Towers Auditorium every Friday night.
The core includes a Faith Foundation course and a core outcome on a biblical worldview.
Sources (1)
1. Andrews University Bulletin 2025-2026bulletin.andrews.edu/mime/media/23/3723/Bulletin+2025-2026+v1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Faith Foundation Affirm Faith (Outcome 3)”
  The Andrews Core Experience for bachelor's degrees has a Faith Foundation requirement tied to the Affirm Faith outcome.
  “Articulate a biblical worldview in order to interpret life, learning, and civic”
  A core outcome of the Andrews Core Experience is to articulate a biblical worldview to interpret life, learning and civic responsibility.
World mission opportunities and a Change Hub for volunteers are listed.
Sources (2)
1. Missions | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/missions/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The He Said Go plan is designed to assist the Seventh-day Adventist Church in proclaiming the gospel to people everywhere through the ministry of Adventist volunteers”
  Student missions include world mission opportunities listed with several organizations and fields.
2. Service | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/service/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “It serves to unite volunteers with local community needs and various outreach opportunities.”
  The Change Hub is the university's service office connecting volunteers with community needs.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

Center for Faith Engagement

Address: 8525 University Blvd, Berrien Springs, MI
Location: On campus
Facilities: office space the center offers for club meetings and study groups

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

Campus ministry

Center for Faith Engagement (Campus Ministries)

Sources (2)

Faith Engagement | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Jonathan Fetrick Lead Chaplain Email Jacob Gibbs Associate Chaplain Email Prescott Khair Associate Chaplain Email Simona Mills-Pitcher Associate Chaplain Email Rebecca Fanai Student Missions & Service Program Director”
The Faith Engagement page lists a lead chaplain, three associate chaplains and a student missions and service director.
Andrews University Bulletin 2025-2026bulletin.andrews.edu/mime/media/23/3723/Bulletin+2025-2026+v1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Center for Faith Engagement promotes faith development through pastoral”
The Center for Faith Engagement promotes faith development through pastoral care, resources and services.

Christian clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Service 2

Student missionary placementsOff campus
A year of service
Students serve in U.S. and overseas missionary placements and can take credit while serving.
andrews.edu
Change Hub volunteer service
Volunteer opportunities in Southwest Michigan and abroad, posted by local organizations.
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Clubs and groups 2

Andrews Ministerial AssociationOn campus
Student club for religion and theology students, with preaching and outreach opportunities.
andrews.edu
Freshly Brewed and Lightbearers Bible studies
Open-minded Bible study options offered by Campus Ministries.
andrews.edu

Worship and prayer 4

IMPACT student vespersOn campus
Friday nights
Weekly student-led vespers of the Black Student Christian Forum in University Towers Auditorium.
andrews.edu, andrews.edu
Proximity Vespers
Every week
A weekly faith development gathering built around rest, revival and reconnection.
andrews.edu
Thursday Chapel
Thursdays
Weekly chapel with series on faith and learning and on life and faith.
andrews.edu
Sabbath praise service at Pioneer Memorial Church
Sabbath at 11:45 a.m.
Contemporary praise service led by Andrews students; the church also holds a traditional service on Sabbath morning.
andrews.edu

Faith formation 1

Prayer teams and Prayer Ministry
Students can join or lead a campus prayer team; prayer walks and prayer rooms are offered as special events.
andrews.edu, andrews.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Worship night 1

Saturday11:45 AMSeminary Chapel · Student-led worship fellowship (New Life Fellowship), listed on the Faith Engagement page.

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 (1)

Sabbath Worship | Andrews Universityandrews.edu/faith/seek/index.html · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“New Life Fellowship meets in the Seminary Chapel at 11:45 a.m. on Saturday.”
A student worship fellowship meets weekly in the Seminary Chapel on Saturday at 11:45 a.m.

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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	$13,406
$30,001–$48,000	$10,155
$48,001–$75,000	$8,024
$75,001–$110,000	$13,426
Over $110,000	$17,340

Full cost of attendance before aid: $45,218 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)	1,312
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 48% · Women 52%
First-generation students College Scorecard	17%
First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023	67%
Total students	2,837
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$12,547
Cost of attendance (per year)	$45,218
Median federal debt at graduation	$26,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	72%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	56%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	49%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	50%
First-year retention	83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$53,187
Admission rate	82%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$30
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $902 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	25%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 990–1290ACT 20–26

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1150
SAT reading & writing	520–660
SAT math	470–630
ACT composite	20–26
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 77 / 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
Rehabilitation and therapy	$73,194
Architectural Sciences and Technology	$62,157
Speech-language pathology	$58,526

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Agriculture, Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Air Transportation, Animal Sciences, Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services, Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Broadcasting, Business administration, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computer science, Computing and information science, Data Science, Design, Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Engineering (general), English, Family and human development, Film and video, Finance, Fine arts, Foods, Nutrition,, Global studies, Health administration, History, International Agriculture, International business, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Management information systems, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Other architecture, Other foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics, Physics, Plant Sciences, Political science, Pre-health, Psychology, Public health, Public relations, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Social sciences, Social work, Sociology, Software and media applications, Teacher education, Theology, Visual and performing arts.

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
Health professions	20%
Biology	9%
Psychology	9%
Business	7%
Liberal arts and general studies	6%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	11%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	11%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$14,864
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	10 to 1
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	67%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$28,425IPEDS, 2023, per student
Nearest airport with airline service	South Bend International Airport (SBN)About 18 miles away · about 35 minutes by car
Nearest major airport	Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)About 73 miles away
Town population	2,018Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	ChicagoAbout 69 miles away · about 2 hours 5 minutes by car
Typical weather	27°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Eau Claire 4 NE, MI, about 7 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	0.68	0.04
Burglary	4.76	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	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

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Questions families ask

Is Andrews University a Christian college?: Yes. Andrews University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.
What is Andrews University’s Compass Score?: 81 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Andrews University Compass Recommended?: Yes. Andrews University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.

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IPEDS unit ID 168740
Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Seventh Day Adventist
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Questions students ask

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Academic Excellence

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Worship and chapel

Bible and theology

Christian community

Missions and service

Strengths

Concerns

Campus ministry home

Center for Faith Engagement

Campus ministry

Christian clubs and student life

Service 2

Clubs and groups 2

Worship and prayer 4

Faith formation 1

Chapel, worship and prayer

Worship night 1

What families pay, by income

Cost and value

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What students study most

Campus facts

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