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Albright College, established in 1856, was formed by the merger of several institutions and was named as Albright College in the year 1898. It is a private, co-educational college of liberal arts and is located in Reading, Pennsylvania. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 115 acres. The college offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in fields of arts and science. Students are also offered with honors programs and opportunities of studying abroad.
Albright College’s athletics department fields more than 20 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. They are nicknamed as the Lions. They participate in sports including basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer, and golf. Many students of Albright College have gone on to become famous. Some of them include Jeffrey Lentz, opera singer; R.Scott French, clothing designer; and Lauren Ashburn, managing editor.
Albright is in a small city, in Reading, PA. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. Albright is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Albright include art studies, business and management, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 440 to 550 for students at Albright. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 450 and 560.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Albright, in 2007-2008, had 2,233 students (2,184 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Albright makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Commonwealth Conference and Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Albright College
1621 N. 13th St.
Reading, PA 19612-5234
General Phone: (610) 921-2381
http://www.albright.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 119 | business, accounting, business management |
| Liberal Arts | 116 | sociology, history, English, interdisciplinary studies, political science, Spanish language, social services, French language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 68 | organizational psychology, psychology, psychobiology |
| Art Studies | 34 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 31 | criminology |
| Science | 23 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, optics |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | special ed, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, art education, secondary teaching, ESL instruction |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | information science, computer and info science |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Design | 12 | fashion design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental science, environmental studies, forestry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Albright in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 491 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Albright had a total enrollment of 2,233 students (2,184 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 61% |
| New Jersey | 22% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Albright offers campus housing for 1,148 of its 2,184 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Reading, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,561 | 2,814 | 62% | 509 | 18% |
| Men | 2,069 | 1,240 | 60% | 246 | 20% |
| Women | 2,492 | 1,574 | 63% | 263 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 36% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,570 |
| Room and board | $ 8,670 |
| Room charge | $ 4,870 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Albright participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 322900)
Albright has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 30 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $47,903 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $48,441 | 6 | $47,554 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $83,753 | 12 | $85,084 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $66,554 | 15 | $67,879 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $55,244 | 13 | $54,894 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 19 | $44,502 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $68,166 | 59 | $60,989 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Commonwealth Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Forestry, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin American Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Optics/Optical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Albright Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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