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The main campus of Albion is in Albion, Michigan (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a United Methodist institution. Albion is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Albion offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to music, media, science, art studies, and liberal arts.
Albion does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 520 to 642. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 540 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Albion are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2005, the school had 1,979 enrolled students.
Many students at Albion live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Albion College
611 E Porter St
Albion, MI 49224
General Phone: (517) 629-1000
Admissions Phone: (517) 629-0321
Financial Aid Phone: (517) 629-0440
http://www.albion.edu
Albion awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 128 | economics, English, history, political science, anthropology, sociology, international studies, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Science | 67 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, geological and earth sciences, theoretical and mathematical physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 38 | psychology |
| Media | 25 | communication studies |
| Business And Management | 25 | business management |
| Art Studies | 15 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | physical education teaching |
| Fine Arts | 6 | art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | public policy analysis |
Number of programs and degrees for Albion in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 341 | 35 |
In 2005, Albion had a total enrollment of 1,979 students (1,956 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 88% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Albion offers campus housing for 1,803 of its 1,956 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Albion, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,946 | 1,593 | 82% | 574 | 36% |
| Men | 873 | 666 | 76% | 254 | 38% |
| Women | 1,073 | 927 | 86% | 320 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 642 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (517) 629-0321
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,296 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,296 |
| Room and board | $ 6,928 |
| Room charge | $ 3,388 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,540 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 700 |
Financial Aid:
Albion participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 223500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (517) 629-0440
Albion has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $71,600 | 10 | $60,955 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $57,098 | 8 | $57,250 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $47,040 | 23 | $45,384 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,633 | 5 | $42,635 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $59,152 | 46 | $50,534 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Albion Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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