Albright College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,183
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Reading, Pennsylvania, Albright College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Albright College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Albright College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Albright College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Albright College is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Albright College is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Albright College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,678

Cost of attendance at Albright College in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,678

Cost of attendance at Albright College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Albright College received on average $19,724 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,724

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	197	56%	$5,113	$1,007,241
Other Federal Grant	198	56%	$5,593	$1,107,491
State Grant/Scholarships	117	33%	$4,030	$471,511
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	334	95%	$15,115	$5,048,243
Total Grant & Scholarships	336	95%	$19,724	$6,627,245

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Albright College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Albright College students is 47.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.5%.

47.2%

asian 25.0% 2 students
African American 38.5% 47 students
white 54.4% 143 students
unknown 33.3% 3 students
hispanic 48.2% 27 students
International Students 30.8% 4 students
Mixed Race 26.7% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Football Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Baseball Commonwealth Conference
Basketball Commonwealth Conference
Track and Cross Country Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Albright College provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Albright College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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