Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CT
Albertus Magnus is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Founded in 1925, the college admitted only women until 1985. The 50-acre campus is located between New Haven and Hamden.
Website: www.albertus.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 67% of 780 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 2.60
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- ACT Composite
- 24 average
19-29 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- $48,892
- Tuition and Fees
- $32,060
- Room and Board
- $13,200
- Average Percent of Need Met
- Not reported
- Average Freshman Award
- Not reported
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $36,908
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 52
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 52% of classes
10-19 students: 38% of classes
20-29 students: 9% of classes
30-39 students: 1% of classes
Campus Life
- New Haven Population
- 130,660
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
-
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
- Students in College Housing
- 40% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Falcons
- Sororities
- Fraternities
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5% Asian
34.6% Black/African-American
18.5% Hispanic/Latino
0.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
36.6% White
8.5% Unknown - International Students
- 1.6% from 3 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 84.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 26.9%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 2 | 3 |
Science | 2 | 3 |
Foreign Language | 3 | |
Social Studies | 2 | 3 |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 30 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | Recommended | |
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component recommended | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 700 Prospect Street
- City, State, Zip
- New Haven, CT 06511-1189
- Phone
- (203) 773-8501
- Fax
- (203) 785-8652
- admissions@albertus.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $35
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- Rolling
- Accept Offer of Admission
- By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1
- Waiting List Used
- No
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- No
- Early Action Deadline
- Early Action Notification
Application Form
- Common Application
- Accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for some freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 1 required for all freshmen
- Other
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 67% of 780 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 70% of 487 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 61% of 293 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 488 (94%) of 519 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 326 (96%) of 339 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 162 (90%) of 180 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 2.60
- 3.75 and Above
- 1%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 1%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 11%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 10%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 30%
- 2.00 - 2.49
- 42%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
- SAT EBRW
- Not reported
- Score of 700 - 800
- Not reported
- Score of 600 - 700
- Not reported
- Score of 500 - 600
- Not reported
- Score of 400 - 500
- Not reported
- Score of 300 - 400
- Not reported
- Score of 200 - 300
- Not reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 24 average
19-29 range of middle 50% - Score of 30 - 36
- 5%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 48%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 38%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 9%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 5%
Top quarter: 37%
Top half: 58% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- 3%
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- $48,892
- Tuition and Fees
- $32,060
- Room and Board
- $13,200
- Books and Supplies
- $1,000
- Other Expenses
- $2,632
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline March 15
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 15
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 001374 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- Not reported
- Found to Have Financial Need
- Not reported
- Received Financial Aid
- Not reported
- Need Fully Met
- Not reported
- Average Percent of Need Met
- Not reported
- Average Award
- Not reported
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 94.5% of aid recipients
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 89.9% of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 44.0% of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 2.7% of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 93.1% of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- Not reported
- Received Financial Aid
- Not reported
- Need Fully Met
- Not reported
- Average Percent of Need Met
- Not reported
- Average Award
- Not reported
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 81.8% of aid recipients
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 91.3% of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 21.0% of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 1.2% of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 83%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $36,908
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Community Service, Leadership
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Local/State Students, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Education, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- General Studies
- Graphic Design
- History, General
- Human Resources Management and Services, Other
- Human Services, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International/Global Studies
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics, General
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
- Urban Studies/Affairs
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Business administration, social work
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 52
- Part-Time Faculty
- 82
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 37%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 52% of classes
10-19 students: 38% of classes
20-29 students: 9% of classes
30-39 students: 1% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Not accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 186,927
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- 117
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, Master of Business Administration
Master's Programs of Study
- Accounting
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Liberal Studies
- Project Management
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Not reported
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Not reported
Location and Setting
- New Haven Population
- 130,660
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Campus Size
- 50 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 15.8 average low in January, 80 average high in September
- Rain
- 128 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 3 mile(s) from campus in New Haven
- Nearest Train Station
- 3 mile(s) from campus in New Haven
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Women only housing, coed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 40% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- 60%
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division III
- Mascot
- Falcons
- School Colors
- Royal and white
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | |||
Basketball | x | x | ||
Golf | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | ||
Soccer | x | x | ||
Softball | x | |||
Swimming And Diving | x | |||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | |
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | x | |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | |
Volleyball | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | |
Basketball | x | |
Golf | x | |
Lacrosse | x | |
Soccer | x | |
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | x | |
Volleyball | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, soccer
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, drama theatre, student alumni association, student government association, m.a.l.e.s club, service club, honors club
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- ROTC
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 1,220
- Women
- 814 (66.7%)
- Men
- 406 (33.3%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 1,034
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.5% Asian
34.6% Black/African-American
18.5% Hispanic/Latino
0.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
36.6% White
8.5% Unknown - International Students.
- 1.6% from 3 countries
- Average Age
- 30
- All Graduate Students
- 335
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 84.0%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 26.9%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 40.4%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 44.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- Not reported
- Average Starting Salary
- Not reported
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- Not reported
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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