| General information: |
(610) 921-2381 |
| Website: |
www.albright.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
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| Campus setting: |
City Small |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Mission Statement: |
Our mission is to inspire and educate the scholar and leader in each student, building on a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences and a commitment to the best of human values, fostering a commitment to a lifetime of service and learning. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences |
| Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00322900 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$30,570 |
$28,084 |
$26,620 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,000 |
$800 |
$800 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$8,670 |
$8,484 |
$8,158 |
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Other |
$1,500 |
$1,000 |
$1,200 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$8,270 |
$8,084 |
$8,158 |
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Other |
$1,900 |
$1,600 |
$1,200 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$1,900 |
$1,600 |
$1,600 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$41,740 |
$38,368 |
$36,778 |
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Off campus |
$41,740 |
$38,568 |
$36,778 |
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Off campus with family |
$33,470 |
$30,484 |
$29,020 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
2574 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
87 |
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Graduate enrollment |
2487 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $25 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
4561 |
2069 |
2492 |
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Percent admitted: |
62% |
60% |
63% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
18% |
20% |
17% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
X |
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Recommendations |
X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
462 |
91% |
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ACT |
183 |
36% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
440 |
550 |
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SAT Math |
450 |
560 |
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ACT Composite |
18 |
23 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Master |
1 to <2 year Certificate |
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Natural resources and conservation. |
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Environmental Studies |
4 |
- |
- |
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Environmental Science |
4 |
- |
- |
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Forestry, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
8 |
- |
- |
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies. |
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American/United States Studies/Civilization |
- |
- |
- |
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Latin American Studies |
- |
- |
- |
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Womens Studies |
1 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
17 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
17 |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
4 |
- |
- |
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Information Science/Studies |
17 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
21 |
- |
- |
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Education. |
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Special Education and Teaching, General |
5 |
3 |
- |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
7 |
- |
- |
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Secondary Education and Teaching |
- |
1 |
- |
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
3 |
- |
- |
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Art Teacher Education |
3 |
- |
- |
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Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
18 |
4 |
- |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General |
- |
- |
- |
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French Language and Literature |
3 |
- |
- |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
10 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
13 |
- |
- |
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences. |
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Apparel and Textiles, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
- |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
16 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
16 |
- |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
15 |
- |
- |
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Biochemistry |
5 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
20 |
- |
- |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
3 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
- |
- |
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies. |
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
15 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
15 |
- |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Philosophy |
7 |
- |
- |
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Religion/Religious Studies |
5 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
12 |
- |
- |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
3 |
- |
- |
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Physics, General |
- |
- |
- |
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Optics/Optical Sciences |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
- |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
30 |
- |
- |
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology |
32 |
- |
- |
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Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology |
6 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
68 |
- |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Social Sciences, General |
4 |
- |
- |
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Criminology |
31 |
- |
- |
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Economics, General |
2 |
- |
- |
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International Relations and Affairs |
- |
- |
- |
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Political Science and Government, General |
11 |
- |
- |
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Sociology |
30 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
78 |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Fashion/Apparel Design |
12 |
- |
- |
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
7 |
- |
- |
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Art/Art Studies, General |
34 |
- |
- |
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Music, General |
2 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
55 |
- |
- |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business/Commerce, General |
57 |
- |
- |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
27 |
- |
- |
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Accounting |
35 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
119 |
- |
- |
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History |
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History, General |
24 |
- |
- |
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Category total |
24 |
- |
- |
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Grand total |
491 |
4 |
- |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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