| General information: |
(304) 457-1700 |
| Website: |
www.ab.edu/ |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
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| Campus setting: |
Rural Fringe |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://admissions.ab.edu |
| Apply Online: |
http://admissions.ab.edu |
| Mission Statement: |
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| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields |
| Religious Affiliation: |
American Baptist |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00380600 |
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 |
$21,020 |
$20,030 |
$19,090 |
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Books and supplies |
$800 |
$800 |
$800 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$6,798 |
$6,470 |
$6,160 |
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Other |
$2,320 |
$2,320 |
$2,320 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$7,021 |
$6,751 |
$6,418 |
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Other |
$2,520 |
$2,520 |
$2,520 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$2,520 |
$2,520 |
$2,520 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$30,938 |
$29,620 |
$28,370 |
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Off campus |
$31,361 |
$30,101 |
$28,828 |
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Off campus with family |
$24,340 |
$23,350 |
$22,410 |
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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 |
817 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
134 |
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Graduate enrollment |
683 |
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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: |
637 |
144 |
493 |
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Percent admitted: |
70% |
70% |
70% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
35% |
43% |
33% |
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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 |
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X |
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Formal demonstration of competencies |
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X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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 |
54 |
34% |
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ACT |
144 |
92% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
420 |
530 |
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SAT Math |
430 |
520 |
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SAT Writing |
420 |
520 |
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ACT Composite |
19 |
23 |
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ACT English |
18 |
24 |
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ACT Math |
16 |
23 |
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ACT Writing |
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 |
Certificate |
Associate |
Master |
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Natural resources and conservation. |
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Environmental Science |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer and Information Sciences, General |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Computer Science |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
5 |
- |
- |
- |
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Education. |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Secondary Education and Teaching |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Music Teacher Education |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
11 |
- |
- |
- |
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences. |
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Family Systems |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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Creative Writing |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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General Studies |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
2 |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
9 |
- |
- |
- |
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other |
4 |
- |
10 |
- |
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Category total |
13 |
- |
10 |
- |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Applied Mathematics |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Political Science and Government, General |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Fine/Studio Arts, General |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Music, General |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Music Performance, General |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General |
15 |
- |
- |
- |
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science |
4 |
- |
- |
- |
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Physician Assistant |
- |
- |
- |
54 |
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Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth |
- |
1 |
- |
3 |
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) |
47 |
- |
- |
- |
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Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy |
2 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
68 |
1 |
- |
57 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business/Commerce, General |
- |
- |
1 |
- |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
6 |
- |
- |
- |
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Accounting |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
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Human Resources Management and Services, Other |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Management Information Systems, General |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
9 |
- |
1 |
- |
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History |
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History, General |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
- |
- |
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Grand total |
130 |
1 |
13 |
57 |
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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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