Andrews University Acceptance Rate
Berrien Springs, Michigan · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,286
- Admitted
- 1,124
- Yield
- 24.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Andrews University's acceptance rate has risen from 36.9% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,340 to 1,286 (-45%) over that period.
Its 87.4% rate makes Andrews University more selective than about 26% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Michigan schools, it is more selective than about 23%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91% for women vs 83% for men, a 8-point gap). Andrews University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 24.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,340 | 863 | 36.9% | 273 |
| 2015–16 | 2,201 | 863 | 39.2% | 274 |
| 2016–17 | 2,417 | 977 | 40.4% | 304 |
| 2017–18 | 1,554 | 896 | 57.7% | 280 |
| 2018–19 | 1,445 | 947 | 65.5% | 296 |
| 2019–20 | 1,438 | 964 | 67% | 283 |
| 2020–21 | 1,429 | 697 | 48.8% | 257 |
| 2021–22 | 1,109 | 904 | 81.5% | 256 |
| 2022–23 | 1,226 | 1,119 | 91.3% | 232 |
| 2023–24 | 1,286 | 1,124 | 87.4% | 272 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 710 | 646 | 91% |
| Men | 576 | 478 | 83% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–690 | 39% |
| SAT Math | 530–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–28 | 33% |
How Andrews University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Andrews University's acceptance rate?
Andrews University's acceptance rate is 87.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,124 admitted of 1,286 applicants).
Is Andrews University test optional?
Andrews University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Andrews University?
Andrews University received 1,286 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,124.
What SAT score do you need for Andrews University?
Admitted students at Andrews University typically scored 540–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Andrews University getting harder to get into?
Andrews University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 36.9% in 2014–15 to 87.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.andrews.edu/.