Albright College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4076 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1139 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1066 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #75 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 3 | In Reading |
| #1520 of 1,562 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 1,328
- Graduates
- 324
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.albright.edu
Albright College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Albright College has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 81% | 90% |
| Applicants | 5,366 | 2,126 | 3,036 |
| Admissions | 4,623 | 1,721 | 2,720 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 348 | 158 | 177 |
51 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
337 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 846 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 312 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 303 (18%) |
| Two or more races | 93 (6%) |
| Asian | 41 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 29 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Albright College is $22,116 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,982 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,524 |
| $48-75K | $22,071 |
| $75-110K | $24,273 |
| $110K+ | $28,680 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,560 | $1,510 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,560 | $1,510 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,560 | $1,510 |
| Fee in-district | $1,234 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,234 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,234 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,220 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,954 |
| Room charge | $7,476 |
| Meal charge | $6,478 |
Albright College majors
Albright College has granted 250 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 20 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Albright College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | |
| Psychology, General | 20 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Accounting | 12 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 12 | |
| Education, General | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 11 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 6 | |
| Criminology | 6 | |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 6 | |
| Environmental Science | 6 | |
| Music Technology | 6 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | |
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 2 | |
| Digital Arts | 2 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 250 | 20 |
Albright College has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 36% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Albright College has published 664 scientific papers with 8,194 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, History, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 35 |
| 1993 | 5 | 26 |
| 1994 | 3 | 28 |
| 1995 | 4 | 20 |
| 1996 | 6 | 23 |
| 1997 | 2 | 28 |
| 1998 | 2 | 29 |
| 1999 | 3 | 34 |
| 2000 | 10 | 65 |
| 2001 | 8 | 90 |
| 2002 | 7 | 57 |
| 2003 | 9 | 79 |
| 2004 | 3 | 75 |
| 2005 | 6 | 79 |
| 2006 | 12 | 118 |
| 2007 | 15 | 115 |
| 2008 | 14 | 135 |
| 2009 | 11 | 161 |
| 2010 | 15 | 160 |
| 2011 | 35 | 158 |
| 2012 | 17 | 186 |
| 2013 | 23 | 234 |
| 2014 | 27 | 273 |
| 2015 | 37 | 316 |
| 2016 | 26 | 462 |
| 2017 | 27 | 446 |
| 2018 | 30 | 559 |
| 2019 | 29 | 564 |
| 2020 | 27 | 662 |
| 2021 | 38 | 692 |
| 2022 | 24 | 711 |
| 2023 | 22 | 659 |
| 2024 | 21 | 596 |
Albright College alumni
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Kevin Bacon
- Occupations
- film actorcharacter actoractorstage actorfilm producer
- Biography
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Kevin Norwood Bacon is an American actor. Known for his leading man and character roles, Bacon has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.
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John Fetterman
- Enrolled in Albright College
- In 1991 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in finance
- Occupations
- social workerpolitician
- Biography
-
John Karl Fetterman is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Pennsylvania, since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 2006 to 2019 as the mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, and from 2019 to 2023 as the 34th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania.
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Anthony Portantino
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Anthony J. Portantino is an American politician who served in the California State Senate from 2016 to 2024. A Democrat, he represented the 25th Senate District which encompasses portions of the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. Portantino was a member of the California State Assembly from 2006 to 2012, representing the 44th Assembly District.
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Casey Lawrence
- Occupations
- professional baseball player
- Biography
-
Casey Lee Lawrence, nicknamed "Twig", is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays and St. Louis Cardinals, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp.
General info
| Founded | 1856 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritas et Justitia Truth and Justice |
| Colors | red, white |
| Total FTE staff | 354 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1621 N. 13th St. Reading, Pennsylvania, 19612-5234 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 95,000 |
| Phone | 6109212381 |