Alderson Broaddus University Rankings
| In the World | #6690 of 14178 |
|---|---|
| In North America | #1693 of 2629 |
| In the United States | #1609 of 2528 |
| In West Virginia | #16 of 26 |
| In Philippi | #1 of 1 |
Quick Review
- Religion
- American Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 47%
- Undergraduates
- 836
- Graduates
- 77
- Male:Female Ratio
- 54:46
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- ab.edu
Alderson Broaddus University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 47% | 48% | 46% |
| Applicants | 3,917 | 2,554 | 1,361 |
| Admissions | 1,846 | 1,224 | 622 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 271 | 185 | 86 |
338 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
10 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
193 or 71%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 860
or below
75% of them
had 1060
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Alderson Broaddus University are 860-1060 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
75 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Alderson Broaddus University are 16-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 534 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 248 (27%) |
| Hispanic | 65 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 36 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (1%) |
| Asian | 10 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,494 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,780 |
| $48-75K | $20,911 |
| $75-110K | $25,141 |
| $110K+ | $24,898 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,000 | $29,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,000 | $29,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,000 | $29,000 |
| Fee in-district | $220 | $220 |
| Fee in-state | $220 | $220 |
| Fee out-of-state | $220 | $220 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,027 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,400 |
| Room charge | $4,700 |
| Meal charge | $4,700 |
Alderson Broaddus University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | 34 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 31 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 11 | ||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 3 | ||
| General Studies | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Anatomy | 3 | ||
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Christian Studies | 1 | ||
| Legal Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 6 | 160 | 37 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 34% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication count by topic
| Biology | |
|---|---|
| Medicine | |
| Chemistry | |
| Psychology | |
| Computer science | |
| Geography | |
| Materials science | |
| History | |
| Environmental science | |
| Sociology | |
| Physics | |
| Geology | |
| Art | |
| Economics | |
| Mathematics | |
| Political science |
Topical rankings by citation count
| Discipline | World Rank | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | 2833 | 1,958 |
| Medicine | 3235 | 759 |
| Geography | 3277 | 79 |
| Chemistry | 3466 | 846 |
| Materials science | 3789 | 257 |
| Computer science | 3896 | 275 |
| Geology | 4134 | 6 |
| Environmental science | 4293 | 35 |
| Psychology | 4865 | 59 |
| Economics | 5271 | 1 |
| Mathematics | 6125 | 1 |
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 3 |
| 1991 | 0 | 8 |
| 1992 | 0 | 7 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 |
| 1997 | 1 | 11 |
| 1998 | 2 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 |
| 2000 | 2 | 16 |
| 2001 | 1 | 17 |
| 2002 | 2 | 21 |
| 2003 | 1 | 25 |
| 2004 | 0 | 57 |
| 2005 | 0 | 24 |
| 2006 | 1 | 33 |
| 2007 | 1 | 32 |
| 2008 | 4 | 35 |
| 2009 | 3 | 57 |
| 2010 | 5 | 66 |
| 2011 | 3 | 85 |
| 2012 | 4 | 131 |
| 2013 | 11 | 177 |
| 2014 | 9 | 226 |
| 2015 | 16 | 339 |
| 2016 | 9 | 472 |
| 2017 | 7 | 567 |
| 2018 | 12 | 522 |
| 2019 | 11 | 634 |
| 2020 | 5 | 643 |
General info
| Alternative names | Alderson-Broaddus College A-B |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Wikipedia | Alderson Broaddus University |
| Motto | You can do that here |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic Calendar | August to July (August - December; January-May; May-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 207 |
| 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 |