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Students attend Alderson Broaddus in Philippi, WV, a rural site not far from an urban area. 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 science, music, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Alderson Broaddus is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 530.
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 751 students at Alderson Broaddus (as of 2007).
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.
More complete details are provided below.
Alderson Broaddus College
College Hill
Philippi, WV 26416-2035
General Phone: (304) 457-1700
http://www.ab.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support And Technology | 78 | physician assistant, health service and sciences, health diagnostic professions, radiation therapist |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Science | 17 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry |
| Business And Management | 13 | accounting, business management, marketing, human resources management, business, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 12 | music teaching, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching |
| Music | 6 | music, music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 4 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management, recreational therapy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | political science, creative writing, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, history |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | family systems |
| Mathematics | 0 | applied mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Alderson Broaddus in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 118 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 60 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007, Alderson Broaddus had a total enrollment of 751 students (713 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 82% |
| Ohio | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Alderson Broaddus offers campus housing for 636 of its 713 (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 | 671 | 471 | 70% | 153 | 32% |
| Men | 205 | 138 | 67% | 52 | 38% |
| Women | 466 | 333 | 71% | 101 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
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 | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 90% |
| 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 | $ 20,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,030 |
| Room and board | $ 6,470 |
| Room charge | $ 3,150 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,320 |
| 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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 21 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | 1 | * | 3 | $49,673 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $50,795 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $45,147 | 3 | $42,283 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $39,156 | 9 | $41,331 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $35,732 | 15 | $35,246 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $33,062 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $38,214 | 30 | $37,557 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 46 | 34 | 80 |
| Basketball | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Track | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 21 | 34 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 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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