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#10 Best colleges in MichiganAndrews University
Berrien Springs, MI · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $12,547 a year
Median debt at graduation: $26,000 (all students)
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In America
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#33 of 690
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#66 of 681
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in America#72 of 682
- Best colleges for social work in America#115 of 605
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#354 of 1,829
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in America#185 of 950
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- Best small colleges in America#183 of 906
- Best colleges for nursing in America#226 of 1,068
- Best colleges for accounting in America#241 of 1,132
- Best colleges for business in America#355 of 1,563
- Best colleges for education in America#307 of 1,318
- Best colleges for marketing in America#195 of 834
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#302 of 1,238
In Michigan
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in Michigan#2 of 20
- Best colleges for education in Michigan#5 of 32
- Best colleges for accounting in Michigan#6 of 35
- Best colleges for marketing in Michigan#5 of 29
- Best colleges for finance in Michigan#5 of 28
- Best colleges for social work in Michigan#4 of 22
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in Michigan#8 of 44
- Colleges with the most faculty per student in Michigan#4 of 21
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in Michigan#7 of 36
- Best colleges for computer science in Michigan#4 of 20
- Lowest net price for middle-income families in Michigan#4 of 20
- Best small colleges in Michigan#5 of 23
- Best colleges for psychology in Michigan#8 of 36
- Best colleges for business in Michigan#9 of 40
- Best colleges in Michigan#10 of 44
- Best colleges for art and design in Michigan#7 of 30
- Best colleges for engineering in Michigan#7 of 29
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in Michigan#5 of 20
- Colleges with the biggest discount off the sticker price in Michigan#5 of 20
- Best colleges for exercise science and kinesiology in Michigan#7 of 28
- Best colleges for nursing in Michigan#7 of 28
- Best test-optional colleges in Michigan#10 of 40
- Best colleges for history in Michigan#8 of 31
- Best colleges for English in Michigan#8 of 30
- Best colleges for mathematics in Michigan#8 of 30
- Best colleges for political science and pre-law in Michigan#7 of 26
- Best colleges for biology and pre-med in Michigan#9 of 33
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,150 · ACT 23
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.10 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence 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))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $45,218 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| 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% |
| Average SAT | 1150 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 520–660 |
| SAT math | 470–630 |
| ACT composite | 20–26 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value: Very good · Top 32% (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).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and therapy | |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | |
| Speech-language pathology |
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).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Health professions | |
| Biology | |
| Psychology | |
| Business | |
| Liberal arts and general studies |
Campus life
| 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.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, 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.
Questions families ask
- What is Andrews University’s Compass Score?
- Very good (grade B+). It ranks in the top 26% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Andrews University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $12,547 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Andrews University?
- Andrews University admitted 82% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Andrews University’s graduates do?
- 72% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $53,187; the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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About this school’s data
- 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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