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Berrien Springs, MI · Detroit, MI
| Andrews University | College for Creative Studies | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $12,547/yr | $34,617/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,406/yr | $30,267/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,155/yr | $33,152/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $8,024/yr | $33,647/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,426/yr | $33,667/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $17,340/yr | $38,580/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,864/yr | $15,272/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,883/yr | $13,539/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,100/yr | $2,144/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,300/yr | $3,381/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $45,218/yr | $66,014/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,056/yr | $53,350/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $35,056/yr | $53,350/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 31% | 52% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 92% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 990–1290 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1150 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 20–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 19–27 · Math 18–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,286 | 1,132 |
| Students accepted | 1,124 | 1,050 |
| Students who enrolled | 272 | 262 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | 25% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 39% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 33% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,187/yr | $44,860/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,398–$81,593 | $22,591–$75,526 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 63% |
| White students graduating | 71% | 71% |
| Black students graduating | 59% | 89% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 73% | 77% |
| Asian students graduating | 79% | 90% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,254/yr | $33,691/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 73% | 68% |
| Graduate on time | 53% | 49% |
| Pell students who graduate | 59% | 70% |
| First-gen students who finish | 49% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 56% | 58% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 14% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $51,682/yr | $44,290/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Computer & Information Sciences 7% | Visual & Performing Arts 41% · Communications Technologies 26% · Engineering Technologies 21% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 21% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 41% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Communications Technologies — 26% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 21% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 3% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Theological and Ministerial Studies — $82,478/yr | Design and Applied Arts — $32,665/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 28% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,224 | 1,230 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,556 | 57 |
| Average professor pay | $7,256/mo | $10,972/mo |
| Full-time professors | 67% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $55,290 | $61,518 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | City (large) |
| Location | Berrien Springs, MI | Detroit, MI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1874 | 1906 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 21% | 7.5% |
| Men | 48% | 32% |
| Women | 52% | 68% |
| White students | 21% | 50% |
| Black students | 17% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 22% | 5.9% |
| Asian students | 11% | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2.3% | 13% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 17% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 11% |
| Students age 25+ | 11% | 9.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,063/yr | $15,709/yr |
| Endowment | $77.3M | $90.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,614 | 626 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,484/yr | $8,140/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,566/yr | $2,900/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | USCAA | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 4 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 66 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $295,020 | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $295,020 | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.