Highlights
Albion College
Albion, MI (Pop. 9,000)
Location: Large town
Four-year private
Founded: 1835
Website: http://www.albion.edu
Students
Total enrollment: 1,738
Undergrads: 1,738
Freshmen: 452
Part-time students: 2%
From out-of-state: 7%
From public schools: 75%
Male/Female: 48%/52%
Live on-campus: 92%
In fraternities: 44%
In sororities: 43%
Caucasian: 86%
African American: 3%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian or Pacific Islander: 3%
Native American: 0%
International: 2%
Academics
Calendar: Semester
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Class size 9 or fewer: 18%
Class size 10-29: 68%
Class size 30-49: 13%
Class size 50-99: 1%
Class size 100 or more: -
Returning freshmen: 85%
Six-year graduation rate: 74%
Most Popular Majors
Economics/management
Biology
Psychology
How to Get Admitted
For admissions decisions, non-academic factors considered: extracurricular activities • special talents, interests, abilities • character/personal qualities • volunteer work • work experience • geographical location • alumni relationship. A high school diploma is required, although a GED is also accepted for admissions consideration. SAT or ACT test scores are required of all applicants. SAT Subject Test scores are not required. According to the admissions office: Albion takes a holistic approach to application review. They place highest importance on a student’s academic record, including the rigor of their curriculum and grade trend. Also important is a student’s ability to make a difference on campus through extracurricular involvement and the student’s essays. Finally, the school considers teacher/counselor recommendations. Standardized test scores are used mostly for scholarship purposes, but may be used for admission decisions in certain circumstances. Academic units recommended: 4 English, 4 Math, 4 Science, 4 Social Studies, 3 Foreign Language.
How to Pay for College
To apply for financial aid, students should submit the following: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Albion College participates in the Federal Work Study program. Need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • general need-based awards • Federal Pell grants • state scholarships and grants • college-based scholarships and grants • private scholarships and grants. Non-need-based aid programs include: scholarships and grants • state scholarships and grants • creative arts and performance awards • alumni affiliation scholarships.
Highlights
Admissions
Applicants: 1,780
Accepted: 1,413
Acceptance rate: 79.4%
Average GPA: 3.5
ACT range: 22-28
SAT Math range: 560-670
SAT Reading range: 530-660
SAT Writing range: Not reported
Top 10% of class: 27%
Top 25% of class: 56%
Top 50% of class: 86%
Deadlines
Early Action: 12/1
Early Decision: No
Regular Action: Rolling admissions
Common Application: Accepted
Financial Aid
In-state tuition: $30,650
Out-of-state tuition: $30,650
Room: $4,324
Board: $4,518
Books: $900
Freshmen receiving need-based aid: 71%
Undergrads rec. need-based aid: 65%
Avg. % of need met by financial aid: 88%
Avg. aid package (freshmen): $26,214
Avg. aid package (undergrads): $24,776
Freshmen receiving merit-based aid: 28%
Undergrads rec. merit-based aid: 33%
Avg. debt upon graduation: $30,149
Prominent Alumni
Michael J. Griffith ‘79, President & CEO, Activision Publishing, Inc.; Marty Nesbitt ‘85, CEO, PRG Parking Management Inc.; Geoffrey Merszei ‘73, CFO, The Dow Chemical Company
School Spirit
Mascot: Britons
Colors: Purple and gold
Song: Fyte Onne
ALBRIGHT COLLEGE
P.O. Box 15234, 13th and Bern Streets, Reading, PA 19612
Admissions: 800-252-1856 • Financial Aid: 610-921-7515
Email: [email protected] • Website: http://www.albright.edu
From the College
“Our mission is to inspire and educate the scholar and leader in each student, building on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences and a commitment to the best of human values, fostering a commitment to a lifetime of