Alderson Broaddus University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5977 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1685 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1599 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #1897 of 3,216 | For Oncology and Cancer research |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 61%
- Undergraduates
- 674
- Graduates
- 93
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- ab.edu
Alderson Broaddus University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Alderson Broaddus University has an acceptance rate of 61% and is among the top 23% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 61% | 61% |
| Applicants | 1,693 | 1,174 | 519 |
| Admissions | 1,041 | 722 | 319 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 191 | 138 | 53 |
433 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
13 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
44 or 23%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1060
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alderson Broaddus University are 900-1060 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
32 or 17%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Alderson Broaddus University are 15-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | 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 |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 415 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 186 (25%) |
| Hispanic | 50 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (5%) |
| Asian | 11 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.4%) |
| Two or more races | 3 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Alderson Broaddus University is $19,499 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 | $17,544 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,325 |
| $48-75K | $20,376 |
| $75-110K | $20,885 |
| $110K+ | $22,230 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,200 | $29,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,200 | $29,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,200 | $29,000 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 530 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,170 |
| Room charge | $5,170 |
| Meal charge | $5,000 |
Alderson Broaddus University majors
Alderson Broaddus University has granted 117 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 42 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Alderson Broaddus University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 33 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 18 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 14 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Psychology, General | 10 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | ||
| Information Technology Project Management | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Anatomy | 1 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Legal Studies | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4 | 117 | 42 |
Alderson Broaddus University has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 24% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Alderson Broaddus University has published 235 scientific papers with 5,386 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Oncology and Cancer research, Computer Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 |
| 1999 | 2 | 11 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 |
| 2001 | 2 | 17 |
| 2002 | 5 | 18 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 |
| 2004 | 4 | 50 |
| 2005 | 0 | 29 |
| 2006 | 3 | 44 |
| 2007 | 5 | 27 |
| 2008 | 4 | 24 |
| 2009 | 4 | 44 |
| 2010 | 6 | 49 |
| 2011 | 7 | 70 |
| 2012 | 5 | 105 |
| 2013 | 16 | 135 |
| 2014 | 12 | 167 |
| 2015 | 16 | 268 |
| 2016 | 10 | 341 |
| 2017 | 10 | 399 |
| 2018 | 15 | 456 |
| 2019 | 11 | 521 |
| 2020 | 12 | 571 |
| 2021 | 17 | 648 |
| 2022 | 11 | 646 |
| 2023 | 8 | 558 |
Notable alumni
-
Randy Dobnak
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Randy Travis William Dobnak is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 230 pounds (100 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.
-
Ed Schrock
- Enrolled in Alderson Broaddus University
- In 1964 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianstockbrokermilitary officer
- Biography
-
Edward Lee Schrock is a retired naval officer (1964–1988) and American Republican politician who served as a member of the Senate of Virginia from 1996 to 2001. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 2001 to January 2005, representing the Second Congressional District of Virginia.
-
Donovan Olumba
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Donovan Olumba is an American professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and college football at Portland State University.
-
Jessica Wright
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jessica Lynn Wright was the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness of the United States Department of Defense.
-
Theodore S. Coberly
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Brigadier General Theodore Simpson Coberly was an American air force brigadier general who was director of reconnaissance and electronic warfare, deputy chief of staff, research and development, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
General info
| Alternative names | Alderson-Broaddus College A-B |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Motto | You can do that here |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 167 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 101 College Hill Drive Philippi, West Virginia, 26416-2035 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 3,000 |
| Phone | 3044571700 |
| Fax | +1 (304) 457 6239 |