Albright College Description:
Located on a 118-acre campus in Reading, Pennsylvania, Albright College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Philadelphia is about 1 1/2 hours away. Albright students come from 22 states and 14 countries. The college has a predominately undergraduate focus but also offers master's degrees in education. The most popular undergraduate programs span a wide range of fields in business, the humanities, the social sciences and art. High achieving students should look into the Albright Honor Program for a more discussion-centered approach to learning and a range of co-curricular opportunities. For adult and working students, Albright offers several accelerated evening programs in professional fields. Academics are supported by a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Sports are big at Albright, and the Lions compete in the NCAA Division III MAC Commonwealth Conference. The college fields ten men's and twelve women's intercollegiate sports.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 48%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.43
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- Albright College has test-optional admissions
- SAT Critical Reading: 480 / 570
- SAT Math: 480 / 580
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 19 / 25
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 2,401 (2,334 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 99% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $33,990
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $9,200
- Other Expenses: $1,500
- Total Cost: $45,690
Albright College Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 94%
- Albright College Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 90%
- Loans: 89%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $19,732
- Loans: $8,764
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Art, Business Administration, Communications, Criminology, Fashion, History, Information Systems, Psychology, Sociology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 73%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 55%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 62%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Albright and the Common Application
Albright College uses the Common Application. These articles can help guide you:Albright College Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.albright.edu/about/mission.html
"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 service and learning."
