COLLEGE PROFILE
Albion College
Albion, MI
Albion, founded in 1835, is a liberal arts college where students enjoy small classes, a dynamic faculty, and undergraduate research opportunities. The college is known for having high rates of graduates accepted at medical and law schools, strong business and modern language programs, nine Fulbright scholars in the past six years, and a premier equestrian program. Its 225-acre campus is located in south-central Michigan, half-way between Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo.
| Web Site | www.albion.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Private |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 1,514 |
| Women | 742 (49.0%) |
| Men | 772 (51.0%) |
| Graduate Students | Not reported |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 92% of 1,637 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | Yes |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 3.39 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 608 average 570-670 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 574 average 520-630 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | 557 average 510-600 range of middle 50% |
| ACT Composite | 25 average 22-28 range of middle 50% |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | $45,884 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | $34,194 |
Room and Board | $9,690 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 88% |
| Average Freshman Award | $28,458 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $33,319 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 101 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 20% of classes 10-19 students: 43% of classes 20-29 students: 25% of classes 30-39 students: 9% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-59 students: 1% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| Albion Population | 9,144 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Detroit |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 97% of freshmen, 90% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division III |
| Mascot | Britons |
| Sororities | 42% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 47% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.9% Asian 3.9% Black/African-American 2.8% Hispanic/Latino 2.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 84.5% White 3.8% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 4.3% from 23 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 84.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 65.0% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | 43% |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | 43% |
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