Albion College Description:
Albion College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Albion, a small city in south-central Michigan. The college was founded in 1835 and has ties to the United Methodist Church. The school's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences earned it a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Academics at Albion are supported by a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. On the student life front, Albion students keep themselves busy -- the college has over 100 student organizations, six fraternities and six sororities. In athletics, Albion competes in the NCAA Division III Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 69%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.54
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 520 / 630
- SAT Math: 570 / 670
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 22 / 28
- ACT English: 21 / 27
- ACT Math: 21 / 27
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 1,602 (all undergraduate)
- Gender Breakdown: 48% Male / 52% Female
- 98% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $32,662
- Books: $900 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,260
- Other Expenses: $1,100
- Total Cost: $43,922
Albion College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
- Albion College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 65%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $19,338
- Loans: $7,666
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Economics, English, History, Political Science, Psychology
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 85%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 63%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 74%
Data Source:
The National Center for Educational Statistics and the Albion Website
Albion and the Common Application
Albion College uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you:Albion College Mission Statement:
mission statement from the official Albion College website
"Albion College is an undergraduate, liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence. We are learning-centered and recognize that valuable learning takes place in and outside the classroom, on and off campus. We prepare students to translate critical thought into action."
