Overview of Albion College

Albion College is a private, liberal arts institution situated in Albion, a small city in south-central Michigan. The institution is associated with the United Methodist Church. Its accomplishments in the liberal arts and sciences gained its prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. An 11:1 student/faculty ratio supports academics at Albion. Albion students keep themselves busy; the institution boasts over 100 student organizations, six fraternities, and six sororities. In athletics, Albion plays in the NCAA Division III Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 1,533 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 49 percent male/51 percent female
• 98 percent full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $48,090
• Books: $700
• Room and Board: $12,380
• Other Expenses: $705
• Total Cost: $61,875

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100 percent
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100 percent
  • Loans: 74 percent
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $34,607
  • Loans: $6,597

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Social Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 79 percent
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 65 percent
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 68 percent

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Swimming, Football, Soccer, Track & Field, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Lacrosse, Baseball, Tennis, Cross Country, Equestrian, Tennis
• Women’s Sports: Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Track & Field, Lacrosse, Basketball, Swimming, Cross Country, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer

Overview of Albion College Admissions

Albion College accepted 68 percent of students in 2018, and outstanding students have a good chance of being admitted. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being accepted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data

• Albion College Acceptance Rate: 68 percent
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 510/630
  • SAT Math: 500/610
  • ACT Overall: 20/26
  • ACT English: 20/26
  • ACT Math: 18/26

 Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Albion College, then it should be easy for you to gain admissions to the schools below. If Albion College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Texas State University, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Georgia State University, Florida Agricultural, and Mechanical University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Albion College, then you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Pace University, University of North Texas, San Jose State University, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, the University of Texas at San Antonio, Washington State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Albion College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy, Hofstra University, Auburn University, Temple University, Seton Hall University

Applying to Albion College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.albion.edu/admission/admission-to-albion-college

Undergraduate Application Link(s):  https://www.albion.edu/admission/apply