Albright College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4003 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1123 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1051 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #75 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #1 of 3 | In Reading |
| #1716 of 1,941 | For Art History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 1,298
- Graduates
- 200
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 85% 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 | 85% | 82% | 87% |
| Applicants | 5,578 | 2,287 | 3,289 |
| Admissions | 4,734 | 1,877 | 2,856 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 401 | 167 | 234 |
61 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
116 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 713 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 355 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 247 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 81 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 60 (4%) |
| Asian | 27 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 12 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Albright College is $21,496 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 | $16,615 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,313 |
| $48-75K | $19,917 |
| $75-110K | $27,031 |
| $110K+ | $30,370 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,020 | $1,480 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,020 | $1,480 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,020 | $1,480 |
| Fee in-district | $1,210 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,210 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,210 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,409 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,940 |
| Room charge | $8,770 |
| Meal charge | $6,170 |
Albright College majors
Albright College has granted 400 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs and 22 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Albright College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 60 | |
| Accounting | 36 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 35 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 34 | |
| Psychology, General | 29 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 | |
| Sociology, General | 21 | |
| Education, General | 15 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 13 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 13 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 12 | |
| Behavioral Neuroscience | 9 | |
| Early Childhood and Family Studies | 9 | |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 9 | |
| Criminology | 8 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Health & Medical Psychology | 8 | |
| History, General | 8 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 7 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Music Technology | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | |
| Accounting and Finance | 3 | |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Digital Arts | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 400 | 22 |
Albright College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 45% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Albright College has published 614 scientific papers with 5,642 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, History, Computer Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 10 |
| 1992 | 5 | 33 |
| 1993 | 5 | 20 |
| 1994 | 2 | 15 |
| 1995 | 3 | 17 |
| 1996 | 5 | 18 |
| 1997 | 2 | 20 |
| 1998 | 2 | 18 |
| 1999 | 2 | 26 |
| 2000 | 9 | 50 |
| 2001 | 8 | 71 |
| 2002 | 6 | 43 |
| 2003 | 8 | 58 |
| 2004 | 2 | 54 |
| 2005 | 6 | 55 |
| 2006 | 12 | 101 |
| 2007 | 15 | 87 |
| 2008 | 13 | 100 |
| 2009 | 11 | 125 |
| 2010 | 15 | 134 |
| 2011 | 34 | 121 |
| 2012 | 15 | 153 |
| 2013 | 27 | 189 |
| 2014 | 29 | 229 |
| 2015 | 29 | 235 |
| 2016 | 21 | 326 |
| 2017 | 26 | 317 |
| 2018 | 30 | 393 |
| 2019 | 29 | 408 |
| 2020 | 25 | 460 |
| 2021 | 36 | 507 |
| 2022 | 25 | 527 |
| 2023 | 23 | 482 |
Albright College alumni
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Kevin Bacon
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision actormanufacturerdirectormusician
- Biography
-
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
- politiciansocial worker
- Biography
-
John Karl Fetterman is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Pennsylvania since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the mayor of Braddock, Pennsylvania, from 2006 to 2019 and as the 34th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania from 2019 to 2023. Generally described as a progressive and a populist, Fetterman advocates healthcare as a right, criminal justice reform, abolishing capital punishment, raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour, and legalizing cannabis.
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Anthony Portantino
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Anthony J. Portantino is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represents 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, Mariners, 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 | 341 |
| 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 |