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Anderson University
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Overview
Address:
1100 E. Fifth Street
Anderson, IN 46012
Type: Private institution
Year founded: 1917
Religious affiliation: Church of God
Academic calendar: Semester
Undergrad body: 2,337
Setting: Suburban
Endowment: 17,056,000
Application deadline: July 1
Application fee: 25
Selectivity: Selective
Tuition: 18,900
Room board: 6,150
Extracurriculars
Student activities: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Num organizations: 33
Honor societies: Gamma Beta Phi, Alpha Chi
Religious organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Collegiate Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Reformed University Fellowship, Young Life, Antioch Fellowship, Church Related Vocations Association, Interim Youth Ministry Teams, Campus Crusade for Christ, Small Group Discipleship, Leadership Ministry Houses
International organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) Minorities Involved in Change
Other organizations: (Appears as submitted by school) AC Ambassadors, AC Columns (yearbook), AC Education Club, AC Equestrian Team, AC Fellowship of Scientists, American Choral Directors Association, American Society of Interior Design, Cheerleaders, College Democrats, College Republicans, Collegiate Music Educators (MENC), Collegiate Business Forum, Computer Information Systems Club, Performance Team, Dead Poets Society, Habitat for Humanity, History and Government Club, Ivy Leaves (literary journal), National Art Education Association, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Pep Club, Psychology Club, Residence Hall Association, Students Against Drunk Drivers, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Student Alumni Council, College Choir, Radiance, Wind Symphony, Choral Chamber, Gospel Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Instrumental Chamber, AC Playhouse, Intramural Sports - Basketball, Billiards, Flag Football, Softball, Ultimate Frisbee
Student papers: (Appears as submitted by school) AC Echoes (monthly)
Num frats: 0
Frats chapter houses: 0
Percent frat members: N/A
Num sororities: 0
Sororities chapter houses: 0
Percent sorority members: N/A
Campus Life
Percent undergrad college owned: 69%
Percent fraternity: N/A
Percent sorority: N/A
Percent campus weekends: 60%
Offer housing: Yes
Percent students college housing: 69%
Campus housing: Yes
Off campus assistance: Yes
Types available: coed dorms (7%), women's dorms (40%), men's dorms (27%), apartment for single students (25%), other housing options (1%)
College owned singles: 4%
College owned doubles: 71%
College owned triples: 7%
College owned apartments: 17%
College owned other: 1%
Num college owned: 11
Sprinkler system: 9%
Fire alarms: 91%
High speed internet: 100%
Campus size: 120 acres
Percent weekends: 60%
Nearest airport: Indianapolis, IN (50), Fort Wayne, IN (80)
Nearest train: Indianapolis, IN (50)
Nearest bus: Indianapolis, IN (50)
Public transport: Yes
Cars permitted: Yes
Percent cars: 85%
School employment: Yes
Percent undergrads employed: 49%
Average undergrad earnings: 2,600
Freshmen discouraged working: No
Army rotc: Not offered
Navy rotc: Not offered
Airforce rotc: Not offered
Alcohol permitted: No
Additional policies: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Popular events: Vision-Revision, Spiritual Emphasis Week, Impact Your World Week, Candles and Carols, Student Theatre Performances, Student Art Exhibits, Homecoming, Heritage Week, New Student Orientation Week;
Services
Basic: nonremedial tutoring, health service
Remedial: writing, study skills
Counseling: minority student, career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, religious, other
Career: on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
Job six months: 32%
Job one year: 42%
Job two years: 54%
Firms: ADT; Aegis Therapies; Aerotek Engineering; America Online; American Baptist Churches; American Cancer Society; American United Life; Anderson Police Dept; Anderson Univ Sports Medicine; Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield; ARAMARK Corp; Ausable Institute Baker-
Library: Yes
Library consortia: Yes
Num books: 327,192
Num subscriptions: 683
Num microforms: N/A
Num audiovisual: 4,508
Num ebooks: 2,614
Library facilities: The Anderson University Collection; the Church of God Movement (Anderson, IN) Collection; the Charles E. Wilson Collection; the Gaither Hymnal Collection.
Museums: Warner Sallman religious art collection, Wilson Art Galleries, Gustav Jeeninga Museum of Bible and Near-Eastern Studies, Kardatzke Wellness Center, Fine Arts Glass Studio, Byrum Hall Performance Center, Reardon Auditorium
Computer course: No
Own computer: No
Computers available: 250
Email accounts: Yes
Internet access: Yes
Computers available in: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Num wired library: 25
Num wired classrooms: 0
Num wired labs: 25
Num wired other: 50
Wireless network: Yes
Wireless areas: in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
Wireless capacity: 500
Recommended os: Microsoft
Hosting units: 100%
Student webpages: Yes
Online registration: Yes
Campus safety: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
