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Students attend Alderson Broaddus in Philippi, West Virginia, a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is proud of its American Baptist status. Alderson Broaddus is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Alderson Broaddus has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in music, science, nursing and emergency medicine, and medical assistant and technician.
Alderson Broaddus is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 540.
Alderson Broaddus maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 779 students at Alderson Broaddus (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Alderson Broaddus has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Alderson Broaddus offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Alderson Broaddus offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE is an independent institution of higher learning dedicated to providing education of the highest quality, with selected programs in the health sciences, social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and education. All programs are based on a strong liberal arts foundation which prepares students for responsible citizenship and lifelong learning. Rooted in historic and continuing relationships with American Baptist Churches U.S.A., the College encourages the academic goals of the acquisition of knowledge, freedom of intellectual inquiry, and critical thinking. It also encourages Christian values, including reasoned religious belief, personal moral integrity, and humanitarian service to others. The College is a caring community which strives to meet the intellectual, spiritual, social, psychological, and physical needs of students. Alderson-Broaddus College is committed to serving the region as an academic, cultural, and religious resource."
More complete details are provided below.
Alderson Broaddus College
Philippi, WV 26416-2035
General Phone: (304) 457-1700
http://blue.ab.edu/
Alderson Broaddus awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 55 | physician assistant, health diagnostic professions, health service and sciences, radiation therapist |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 50 | registered nursing |
| Science | 36 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 15 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | general studies, political science, history, creative writing |
| Business And Management | 11 | business management, accounting, MIS, human resources management, business |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Music | 8 | music performance, music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 4 | family systems |
| Mathematics | 3 | applied mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies, religious music |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Alderson Broaddus in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 154 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 20 | 4 |
In 2005, Alderson Broaddus had a total enrollment of 779 students (735 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 75% |
| Ohio | 8% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Alderson Broaddus offers campus housing for 628 of its 735 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philippi, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 821 | 511 | 62% | 207 | 41% |
| Men | 252 | 147 | 58% | 64 | 44% |
| Women | 569 | 364 | 64% | 143 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 29% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,970 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,970 |
| Room and board | $ 5,870 |
| Room charge | $ 2,860 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,010 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,320 |
Financial Aid:
Alderson Broaddus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380600)
Alderson Broaddus has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $46,627 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $46,376 |
*: 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 | 7 | $43,243 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $36,368 | 10 | $37,974 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $33,343 | 13 | $33,828 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $36,633 | 26 | $35,842 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 40 | 26 | 66 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Track | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 12 | 22 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family Systems
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Physician Assistant
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alderson Broaddus Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
American Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling 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 Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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