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Andrews University Admission Requirements

Berrien Springs, Michigan

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Chances of getting into Andrews University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
82%
Admission Difficulty for Andrews University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Andrews University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Andrews University is 82%.  It ranks #27 in Michigan for lowest rate of acceptance. Andrews University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 904 out of 1,109 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 50 percent on standardized admission tests. Andrews University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.64. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Andrews University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 38% of students submitted SAT scores and 37% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Andrews University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1050-1300
Applicants Submitting SAT 
38%
SAT Scores for Andrews University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 530
SAT Math 25th 520
SAT Composite 25th 1050
SAT Scores for Andrews University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 660
SAT Math 75th 640
SAT Composite 75th 1300
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Andrews University?

Andrews University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Andrews University score in the top 51 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1050-1300.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Andrews University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1300 and Above Good >90%
1175 to 1300 Avg + 82%-90%
1050 to 1175 Avg - 71%-82%
925 to 1050 Reach 56%-71%
Less than 925 Low <56%
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Andrews University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
20-28 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
37%
ACT Scores for Andrews University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 19
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 20
ACT Scores for Andrews University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 28
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Andrews University?

Andrews University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Andrews University regularly accepts students who score 20 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 49 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 20-28.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Andrews University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
28 and Above Good >90%
24 to 28 Avg + 82%-90%
20 to 24 Avg - 71%-82%
16 to 20 Reach 56%-71%
Less than 16 Low <56%
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Andrews University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.64
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Andrews University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Andrews University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Andrews University was 3.64 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #11 in Michigan for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.64 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Andrews University accepts 82% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Andrews University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 23.05% Good
3.75 to 3.99 30.86% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 17.97% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 9.38% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 7.81% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.77% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.17% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

72% of Andrews University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Andrews University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 22%
Top 25% of class 46%
Top 50% of class 72%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Andrews University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 592 517 1,109
Accepted 498 406 904
Acceptance Rate 84% 79% 82%
Enrolled 124 132 256
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 33% 28%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Andrews University is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Andrews University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Andrews University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Andrews University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168740 IPEDS survey data for Andrews University.

FAQs

Does Andrews University prefer SAT or ACT?

38% of students submit their SAT scores to Andrews University. 37% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Andrews University?

82% of those who apply are granted admission to Andrews University. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Andrews University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1050 and 1300. 38% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Andrews University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 28. 37% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.