Andrews University
Berrien Springs, Michigan
Learning Intentionally, Engaging Globally
Andrews University encourages students to live wholly, explore intentionally, learn deeply, and engage globally. Start a club on campus. Take a mission trip. Invent a gadget. No matter what being a World Changer looks like for each student, Andrews University is dedicated to helping them achieve it.
Andrews’ nationally ranked, values-focused liberal arts education prepares students to make a difference in the world. Choose from over 100 undergraduate programs. The More for Less programs allow students to get both an undergraduate and a graduate degree in less time for less money. With the ever-evolving job market, Andrews University offers marketable degrees with great career opportunities for the next generation of World Changers.
Learn more at www.andrews.edu.
Top Private University
Andrews University earned the distinction of being named the #1 top private university in Michigan.
1st in the nation
Andrews University achieved the #1 ranking for its diversity and was placed at #7 for having the highest number of international students by U.S. News Best College Rankings.
Top 15
Andrews University is among the Best Christian Colleges in the nation, ranked 14th.
Programs in High-Demand Fields
Engineering
with concentrations in chemical, computer, electrical, and chemical engineering
Allied Health/Healthcare
Nursing
RN to BSN online
Doctor of Nursing Practice (FNP, Advanced Practice Leadership)
Technology
Data Science
Computer Science
Informatics
Business
Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Accounting Analytics
International Business
Marketing
Power Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Global Awareness
The Office of Research and Creative Scholarship (ORCS)
Supports faculty, staff, and students through the full spectrum of scholarly activity that includes scholarship of discovery, scholarship of integration, scholarship of engagement, and scholarship of teaching and learning. This is done through the awarding of grants, training, conferences, symposia, and other activities.
Undergraduate Research Scholar Award (URS)
Grants $750 per semester to undergraduates involved in an independent research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor, in the mentor’s area of expertise.
J. N. Andrews Honors Program
Involves writing a formal research proposal document, defending that proposal before the Honors Council, and presenting the research findings first at the Honors Scholars and Undergraduate Research Poster Symposium and later at the Honors Thesis Symposium.
Significant Partnerships
- Corewell Health
- Advent Health
- Southwestern Michigan College
- Oakland Community College
- Lake Michigan College
- Crowe
Centers of Excellence/Research
Agriculture Education Center
Students get to turn their classroom knowledge into real world experience. Particularly for students pursuing animal science, sustainable horticulture, or agriculture degrees.
International Center for Trauma Education and Care
Provides trauma-informed education and care to people and places around the globe. Over the last few years, School of Social Work faculty and students have traveled domestically and internationally to train groups and organizations about trauma awareness and provide practical healing.
Institute of Archaeology
Conducts and manages the archaeological research and educational programs at Andrews University. An important part of the Institute’s responsibilities is to conduct, manage, and promote archaeological fieldwork.
Ryan Hayes, chemistry
David Nowack, chemistry
Daniel Gonzalez-Socoloske, biology
Shandelle M. Henson, mathematics
Anthony M. Bosman, mathematics
Jay Johnson, physics and engineering
Tiffany Z. Summerscales, physics
Lucile Sabas, economics
Kimberly Pichot, marketing
Williams Kwasi Peprah, finance
Melinda Nwanganga, nursing and DNP program director
Grace Chi, nursing and clinical education director
U.S. News & World Report – Andrews listed 1st for campus ethnic diversity. Continuously ranked one of the most diverse colleges in America.
Niche – Best Christian colleges in America: Andrews ranked 14th.
Niche – Best small colleges in America: Andrews is in the top 100.
Niche Best colleges for kinesiology and physical therapy in America: Andrews is in the top 100.
The Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has pledged $1 million in scholarships for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education or theology at Andrews University.
Andrews University has been designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) by meeting the criteria as set forth by the United States Department of Education for its services toward minority populations, making the University eligible for various academic and financial benefits.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded over $550,000 to a new collaborative project between Andrews University’s Department of Physics, Augsburg University and the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) awarded a 2023 Pacemaker Award to Envision, Andrews University’s student-produced magazine.
In Fall of 2023, Andrews University and Southwestern Michigan College (SMC) were awarded a $2 million partnership grant by the state of Michigan to support collaboration between the two schools’ nursing programs over the next five years.
Andrews celebrates and manages diversity in several ways: integration of cultural competency training in classroom curriculum, cultural and ethnic clubs and organization, faculty and staff diversity related committee, and student and faculty/staff training.
Clubs Celebrating Diversity
Adelante
AFIA – Andrews Filipino International Association
AISIS – Andrews Indonesian Student Initiative Society
Andrews Chinese Christian Fellowship
Andrews University National Society of Black Engineers Chapter
Asante – African Student Association
Black Student Association of the Seminary
Black Student Christian Forum
Caribbean Nations Club
Haitian American Leadership Organization
Hispanic Association of the Seminary
Korean American Student Association
Korean Seminary Association
Language and Culture Exchange Society
Malawian Andrews University Student Association
Overseas Chinese Student Association
Pan African Club
Peruvian Club
Proponents of Women’s Equal Rights
Quoi d’9 – French Club
South Pacific Islanders Club
Southern Asian Student Association
Tanzanian Club
Ukrainian Club
West-Central African Division
For information on any of the above clubs, please contact Emily Carlson at emilc[at]andrews.edu
Makeda Antoine-Cambridge – ambassador and permanent representative of Trinidad and Tobago to the United Nations.
Delbert Baker – a Seventh-day Adventist minister, author, educator, and administrator. Currently the vice chancellor of the Adventist University of Africa.
Barry Black – the 62nd chaplain of the United States Senate. The first African-American to hold the office.
In 2023, the most popular employing organizations were: Andrews University, ADRA, and Advent Health.
Business graduates are employed at a high rate, with the academic year 2022-2023 6-month placement rate reaching nearly 100 percent.
In 2023, 24 percent of business graduates who self-reported, stayed in Michigan.
Almost all Computing graduates are employed in the discipline, and several continue to graduate school.