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The Alice Lloyd College, ALC, was established in 1923 by Alice Spencer Geddes and June Buchanan at Pippa Passes, Knott County, Kentucky. The institution formerly known as Caney Junior College and was focused on serving the communities of Appalachia. It went on to become a four-year bachelor’s degree granting institution in the 1980s.
Alice Lloyd College was ranked by the U.S. News and World Report in 2009 as the best college for graduating students with the least amount of debt. It was also listed among the top baccalaureate colleges in the south. The athletic teams of ALC, which are known as Eagles, are a part of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference of the NAIA. Voices of Appalachia, Phi Beta Lambda and the Curtis and Billie Owens Literary Society are some of the student organizations on campus.
Alice Lloyd can be found in Pippa Passes, KY (a quiet rural area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Alice Lloyd.
The most common majors at the school are in science and education and teaching.
Alice Lloyd does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 59% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 450 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Alice Lloyd centered around 410 to 530, but ranged both higher and lower.
In 2007-2008, 621 students were enrolled in the school.
Alice Lloyd has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Alice Lloyd offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Alice Lloyd College is to educate mountain people for positions of leadership and service to the mountains by:
*Making an Alice Lloyd College education available to qualified mountain students regardless of their financial situation.
*Offering a high quality academic program, emphasizing the liberal arts.
*Promoting the work ethic through a self-help student work program in which all full-time students participate. *Providing an atmosphere in which Christian values are maintained, encouraging high personal standards and the development of character.
*Serving the community and region through appropriate outreach programs that utilize mountain people helping mountain people.
*Assisting deserving students in obtaining advanced study beyond their program at Alice Lloyd.
*Producing leaders for Appalachia who possess high moral and ethical values, an attitude of relf-reliance, a sense of purpose, and a spirit of service to others."
More complete details are provided below.
Alice Lloyd College
100 Purpose Rd
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
General Phone: (606) 368-2101
http://www.alc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 34 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, social studies teaching, middle school teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, science teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | history, social services, English, interdisciplinary studies |
| Business And Management | 16 | business |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 1 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Alice Lloyd in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 110 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Alice Lloyd had a total enrollment of 621 students (615 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 43% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 87% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Alice Lloyd offers campus housing for 519 of its 615 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pippa Passes, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,659 | 681 | 41% | 187 | 27% |
| Men | 632 | 246 | 39% | 82 | 33% |
| Women | 1,027 | 435 | 42% | 105 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,575 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,575 |
| Room and board | $ 4,250 |
| Room charge | $ 2,280 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,970 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,750 |
Financial Aid:
Alice Lloyd participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 195100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 16 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $32,079 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $36,844 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $33,236 | 8 | $31,139 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $27,805 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $33,990 | 13 | $31,690 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Basketball | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Alice Lloyd Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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