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Albright is in a small city, in Reading, Pennsylvania. 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, 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 2005 was 470 to 580 for students at Albright. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 570. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at Albright are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 2,180 students (2,110 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Albright attend full-time. 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.
More complete details are provided below.
Albright College
1621 N. 13th St.
Reading, PA 19612-5234
General Phone: (610) 921-2381
Admissions Phone: (610) 921-7512
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 921-7515
http://www.albright.edu
Albright awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 123 | business, business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 106 | sociology, history, political science, English, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, Latin American studies, French language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 64 | organizational psychology, psychology, psychobiology |
| Art Studies | 37 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 33 | information science, computer and info science |
| Science | 22 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, optics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminology |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching, early childhood education, ESL instruction, art education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Design | 4 | fashion design |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science, forestry, environmental studies, conservation |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Albright in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 441 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 4 |
In 2005, Albright had a total enrollment of 2,180 students (2,110 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 96% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 58% |
| New Jersey | 21% |
| New York | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Albright offers campus housing for 1,104 of its 2,110 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 3,876 | 2,125 | 55% | 451 | 21% |
| Men | 1,490 | 810 | 54% | 197 | 24% |
| Women | 2,386 | 1,315 | 55% | 254 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 570 |
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 | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 921-7512
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 25,232 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 25,232 |
| Room and board | $ 7,888 |
| Room charge | $ 4,490 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,398 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Albright participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 322900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 921-7515
Albright 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $43,161 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $40,243 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $43,826 | 7 | $44,249 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $70,023 | 13 | $70,209 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $57,863 | 9 | $55,916 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $46,693 | 15 | $48,683 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $39,768 | 11 | $37,890 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 54 | $57,672 | 48 | $53,396 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Natural Resources/Conservation, 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
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 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 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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