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Andrews University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Andrews University

Andrews

Berrien Springs, Michigan 49104

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege townInternational

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Andrews University is a private institution in Berrien Springs with particular strength in health sciences and biology. With an average SAT of 1177, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

66% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,187 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,597.

Established

1874

Motto

Corpus, Mens, Spiritus

Mascot

Cardinal

Type

Private university

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87%Acceptance

1177SAT Avg

1,262Students

10:1Student:Faculty

66%Grad Rate

$53,187Earnings 10yr

$18,597Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1177

Reading & WritingMid: 595

540690

MathMid: 580

530680

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24

2028

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,710

Room & Board$10,050

Books & Supplies$1,100

Total Cost of Attendance$43,670

Average Net Price$18,597

Median Debt at Graduation$26,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,008

$30–48K$15,853

$48–75K$13,563

$75–110K$17,761

$110K+$24,813

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.6%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,716

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (147)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,262

Gender Split

51% / 49%

Women / Men

First Generation

17%

Pell Grant Recipients

22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 22%

Black 17%

Hispanic 20%

Asian 12%

Two+ 6%

Int'l 21%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate65.9%

Freshman Retention83.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,254

10 Years$53,187

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History 1874–1901: Battle Creek College Andrews University was founded as a small Seventh-day Adventist school called Battle Creek College in 1874 named for the nearby city of Battle Creek, Michigan.
•1901–1959: Emmanuel Missionary College In 1901, the school moved from Battle Creek, Michigan to its current location in Berrien Springs.
•The school was renamed "Emmanuel Missionary College", or EMC for short.
•After this SDA college that had been known as Battle Creek College moved to Berrien Springs, Dr.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from MI state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

66 mi(114 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

108 mi(187 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

152 mi(263 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORD Chicago O'Hare80 mi

MKE Milwaukee104 mi

DTW Detroit155 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA783 mi · ~22h 37m drive

New York, NY646 mi · ~18h 40m drive

Hartford, CT703 mi · ~20h 19m drive

Providence, RI768 mi · ~22h 11m drive

Albany, NY645 mi · ~18h 38m drive

Syracuse, NY525 mi · ~15h 10m drive

Rochester, NY452 mi · ~13h 3m drive

Buffalo, NY387 mi · ~11h 11m drive

Philadelphia, PA600 mi · ~17h 20m drive

Pittsburgh, PA347 mi · ~10h 1m drive

Harrisburg, PA506 mi · ~14h 37m drive

Newark, NJ637 mi · ~18h 24m drive

Washington, DC533 mi · ~15h 24m drive

Baltimore, MD543 mi · ~15h 41m drive

Atlanta, GA578 mi · ~16h 42m drive

Charlotte, NC552 mi · ~15h 57m drive

Raleigh, NC595 mi · ~17h 11m drive

Miami, FL1173 mi · ~33h 53m drive

Orlando, FL969 mi · ~28h drive

Tampa, FL993 mi · ~28h 41m drive

Nashville, TN401 mi · ~11h 35m drive

New Orleans, LA855 mi · ~24h 42m drive

Richmond, VA563 mi · ~16h 16m drive

Chicago, IL66 mi · ~1h 54m drive

Detroit, MI171 mi · ~4h 56m drive

Minneapolis, MN404 mi · ~11h 40m drive

St. Louis, MO307 mi · ~8h 52m drive

Kansas City, MO475 mi · ~13h 43m drive

Indianapolis, IN152 mi · ~4h 23m drive

Columbus, OH223 mi · ~6h 27m drive

Cleveland, OH242 mi · ~6h 59m drive

Milwaukee, WI108 mi · ~3h 7m drive

Dallas, TX854 mi · ~24h 40m drive

Houston, TX981 mi · ~28h 20m drive

Austin, TX1026 mi · ~29h 38m drive

San Antonio, TX1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive

Los Angeles, CA1808 mi · ~52h 14m drive

San Francisco, CA1920 mi · ~55h 28m drive

San Diego, CA1797 mi · ~51h 55m drive

Seattle, WA1790 mi · ~51h 43m drive

Portland, OR1814 mi · ~52h 24m drive

Denver, CO984 mi · ~28h 26m drive

Phoenix, AZ1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1322 mi · ~38h 11m drive

Honolulu, HI4314 mi · ~124h 38m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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