Frequently Asked Questions
|
Quick Facts: |
|
Founded in 1835, Albion is a
private, co-educational, liberal arts college, related to the
United Methodist Church. Albion College was the first private
college in Michigan to have a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Albion is ranked in the Top 100 National
Liberal Arts Colleges, and Princeton Review's "The Best 361 Colleges". |
Q: How many students attend Albion?
A: At present count, about 1,950.
Q: Where is Albion? How do I get there?
A: Albion is located in south-central
Michigan. Click here for directions.
Q: Which majors are offered?
A: Albion offers 27
academic majors. Numerous special
programs and academic honors institutes
are also available.
Q: What are the AP policies?
A: A score of 4 or 5 on an AP exam
automatically earns college credit and may be counted toward advanced
placement in that area. Depending on the department, a grade of 3 may
result in advanced placement and, at the discretion of the department,
may also be granted as college credit.
Q: What are the official costs?
A: Tuition and fees for 2007-08 are
estimated at $27,530, plus $7,806 for room and board, totaling $35,336. Books and
supplies range from $700-800 per year.
Q: What scholarships are available?
A: Academic scholarships range from
$11,000 per year to full tuition. Departmental scholarships are also
available. For more detailed information, visit our
Financial Aid pages.
Q: What percentage of students receive
scholarships or financial aid?
A: 95% of Albion students receive
merit-based scholarships and/or need-based financial assistance.
Q: How generous are the scholarship and
financial aid awards?
A: For the 2006 entering class, the
average gift portion of the total financial aid package (grants and
merit-based scholarships) was $13,804. This does not include any
loans, external scholarships or other external grants or aid -- just
Albion's funds awarded to qualified students.
Q: What grades and test scores do I need to
be accepted?
A: Because we consider a number of
factors, there is not actually a "minimum." The average high school
GPA -- grade-point average -- for this year’s incoming class was 3.54,
the average ACT score was 25, and the average SAT score was 1200.
The most important issue, however, is consistency in academic
performance.
Q: Are master’s or graduate classes offered?
A: No, Albion is exclusively an
undergraduate institution.
Q: How can I find out more about Albion?
A: Try the
Quick Facts
page for more basic information.
Back to top |
