
Anderson University's Ravens compete in NCAA Division III athletics and the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference. That varsity framework should be distinguished from club, intramural, and informal recreation.
Varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, baseball, football, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball. Students interested in trying out or being recruited should consult the current team roster and coach, since the available sports and participation requirements can change. NCAA Division III schools do not award athletic scholarships on the basis of athletic ability, although students may qualify for other forms of financial aid.
Students who do not want a varsity commitment can look into intramurals and other recreational activities. A sport appearing in a broad campus activities listing should not automatically be assumed to be an NCAA team.
Anderson University offers ways to join campus groups beyond varsity sports, including student leadership, service, arts, gaming, and recreation. Current recognition and meeting schedules should be checked with the student activities office because organization rosters can change from year to year.
Reported examples include student leadership opportunities, student service activities, esports, and intramurals. The university also reports a theater group and choral groups. These categories involve different levels of commitment: an elected or appointed leadership position, a rehearsal-based ensemble, and an open recreational activity are not interchangeable experiences.
Students seeking an academic or professional club should ask their intended department about active groups and any related national associations. This is especially useful for transfer and commuter students, who may want a defined way to meet peers within their major.
Anderson University reports total enrollment of 1,228 students. Its reported incoming first-time, degree-seeking undergraduate class numbered 351, alongside 34 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
In the reported geographic breakdown, 68% of students were Indiana residents, 28% came from other U.S. states, and 3% came from other countries. These shares indicate that the student body is drawn largely from the United States, with a substantial in-state component. They do not describe where individual students live during the school year.
Reported race and ethnicity counts include 755 White students, 113 Black or African American students, 70 Hispanic or Latino students, and 70 students identifying with two or more races. Demographic categories and their reporting populations can vary across publications, so individual counts should not be treated as a complete description of campus identity or student experience.
Daily life at Anderson combines a residential campus with a significant commuting population. The reported housing figures indicate that 64% of students lived on campus and 36% commuted, making schedules and access to activities relevant for both groups.
Students can participate in performances, service, intramurals, and campus events. The university also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. Applicants comparing support systems should check current appointment access, hours, and any fees rather than assume that the presence of a service means it is available at all times.
For a commuter, the ability to remain on campus between classes may matter as much as the number of events offered. For a resident, evening activities and shared facilities may be a more routine part of the week. Neither pattern applies to every student, but the residential-commuter mix is useful context when planning involvement.
The Robert A. Nicholson University Library is Anderson University's main campus library. It provides a place for course research and independent study as well as access to library-supported academic materials.
Reported facilities include reservable study rooms and study space available around the clock on designated days. Students should check the current schedule, since staffing, building access, and room-booking hours may differ. For substantial research assignments, library staff can help students identify appropriate books, journals, and databases and distinguish scholarly sources from general web results. Students studying remotely or off campus should confirm how to sign in to licensed electronic resources.
Total enrollment
1228Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
351Member of Athletic Associations
NCAATotal staff
81 full time, 84 part timeVeterans affair office
NoVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sand volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Tennis
Track and field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.