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Albright College

Albright College

Reading, PA · City · 1,217 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant liberal arts institution renowned for its highly flexible curriculum, most notably its signature co-major program which empowers more than half of its students to combine different fields of study without adding time to graduation. The college boasts nationally recognized programs in fashion design and merchandising, alongside exceptionally strong pre-professional tracks in the sciences, business, and psychobiology. Student life is defined by a diverse, close-knit campus culture where Albright Lions engage in NCAA Division III athletics, active student organizations, and hands-on undergraduate research through the Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE) program. This distinctive focus on collaborative, individualized learning and social mobility makes Albright an ideal launchpad for students eager to customize their undergraduate path.


Wikipedia:Albright College is a private liberal arts college in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1856 and had an enrollment of 1,652 students as of fall 2023.

Location
Reading, PA, 19604 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ABE · Lehigh Valley
32 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$43,711
Avg net price
$20,024
Room & board
$14,426
Tuition
$29,082
Books & supplies
$1,300/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,345
$30–48k
$16,892
$48–75k
$19,741
$75–110k
$21,355
$110k+
$24,947
Admissions
Admit rate
76%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Albright College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
47%
4-yr on-time completion
42%
1st-yr retention
62%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
50%
Transferred
1%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
48%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,391
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,700
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$10,500$30,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,500
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
50%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$47,557
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
22%
Black
21%
Asian
2%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,391
10 years after entry
$58,700
Business Administration, Management and Operations47
Psychology, General24
Design and Applied Arts22
Sociology18
Political Science and Government16
Accounting and Related Services16
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology14
Biology, General13
Natural Resources Conservation and Research11
Computer and Information Sciences, General9
English Language and Literature, General9
Research and Experimental Psychology9
Music9
Fine and Studio Arts8
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services6
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology6
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Institutional
Endowment
$53M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Arts & Sciences)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
66%
Avg faculty salary
$6,685/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,903
Federal loan rate
74%

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