Albright College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4185 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1164 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1089 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #75 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 3 | In Reading |
| #1538 of 1,592 | For Media Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,230
- Graduates
- 150
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- 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 76% 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 | 76% | 70% | 81% |
| Applicants | 5,754 | 2,507 | 3,239 |
| Admissions | 4,392 | 1,748 | 2,638 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 325 | 154 | 171 |
91 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
202 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 | 644 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 287 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 275 (20%) |
| Two or more races | 98 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 34 (2%) |
| Asian | 31 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 10 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Albright College is $20,587 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 | $16,345 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,892 |
| $48-75K | $19,741 |
| $75-110K | $21,355 |
| $110K+ | $24,947 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,836 | $1,540 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,836 | $1,540 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,836 | $1,540 |
| Fee in-district | $1,246 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,246 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,246 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 932 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,426 |
| Room charge | $7,625 |
| Meal charge | $6,801 |
Albright College majors
Albright College has granted 273 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 48 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Albright College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 43 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 23 | |
| Psychology, General | 21 | |
| Applied Psychology | 20 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 19 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 14 | |
| Education, General | 12 | |
| History, General | 12 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |
| Accounting | 9 | |
| Music Technology | 9 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | |
| Criminology | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 4 | |
| Digital Arts | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 2 | |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Education, Other | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Health & Medical Psychology | 1 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 273 | 48 |
Albright College has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 47% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Albright College has published 672 scientific papers with 8,591 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 27 |
| 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 | 80 |
| 2004 | 3 | 75 |
| 2005 | 6 | 79 |
| 2006 | 12 | 118 |
| 2007 | 15 | 115 |
| 2008 | 14 | 135 |
| 2009 | 11 | 161 |
| 2010 | 15 | 160 |
| 2011 | 35 | 159 |
| 2012 | 17 | 186 |
| 2013 | 23 | 232 |
| 2014 | 27 | 273 |
| 2015 | 38 | 316 |
| 2016 | 26 | 462 |
| 2017 | 27 | 446 |
| 2018 | 30 | 561 |
| 2019 | 29 | 564 |
| 2020 | 28 | 663 |
| 2021 | 38 | 690 |
| 2022 | 24 | 711 |
| 2023 | 22 | 660 |
| 2024 | 21 | 602 |
| 2025 | 7 | 553 |
Albright College alumni
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Kevin Bacon
- Occupations
- film directormusiciandirectormanufacturertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Kevin Norwood Bacon is an American actor. Known for various roles, including leading man characters, Bacon has received numerous accolades such as a Golden Globe Award and a Actor 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, a seat he has held 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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Thomas R. Kline
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Thomas R. Kline is an American personal injury attorney. His cases have helped shape Pennsylvania law and resulted in corporate, institutional, and governmental changes throughout the civil justice system. The law schools at Drexel University and Duquesne University are named for Kline. He is a partner in Kline & Specter and a member and past president (2008-2009) of the Inner Circle of Advocates.
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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.
General info
| Founded | 1856 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Veritas et Justitia Truth and Justice |
| Colors | red, white |
| Total FTE staff | 255 |
| 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 |